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Whycocomagh, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
877 Population 304/sq mi density
$58,800 Median Income $31,200 per capita
$197,102 Home Value
$762 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 235 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$58,800 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$197,102 home value, $762/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Whycocomagh, NS

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,800
22% below
$31,200 per capita
Home Value
$197,102
30% below
Median Rent
$762/mo
34% below
31.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
43.7% high school+
Unemployment
14.3%
297% above
29.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
235 sunny days/yr

How Whycocomagh Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Whycocomagh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
70%
Rent
66%
Poverty
240%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
397%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Whycocomagh a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Whycocomagh residents earn a median household income of $58,800 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,200. The unemployment rate stands at 14.3% (297% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Whycocomagh is $197,102 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $762/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

10.1% of adults in Whycocomagh hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 43.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Whycocomagh has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population877
Median Age25.6 yrs
Density304/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%

Economy

D
Median Income$58,800
Per Capita$31,200
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty29.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$600

Housing

A+
Home Value$197,102
Rent$762
Ownership14.8%
Housing Units270
Rent Burden31.0%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days235/yr
Rain55.6 in/yr
Elevation381 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+43.7%
Graduate+1.7%

Community

Commute18 min