Median Income
$58,400
22% lower than US avg
Home Value
$400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
24.4%
28% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$900
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment
18.7%
419% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
20.2%
63% higher than US avg
How Wolfville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population5,057
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density2,029/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Economy
C
Median Income$58,400
Per Capita$41,800
Unemployment18.7%
Poverty20.2%
Commute22 min
Housing
C+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,440
Rent Burden29.0%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation154 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+31.5%
Graduate+17.1%
Is Wolfville a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Wolfville receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Wolfville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Wolfville is $58,400, 22% below the national average of $75,149. At 18.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Wolfville is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.5% have completed high school.
Wolfville has a population of 5,057 with a density of 2,029 people per square mile. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.3%), with 3.7% Black, 6.4% Asian.
Population
5,057
Total Population
2021 Census
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Wolfville vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 86.4% |
| 10% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 12.1% |
Social Characteristics
Wolfville vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Wolfville is $58,400, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Income: Wolfville vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $58,400 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $41,800 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 18.7% |
| 419% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 20.2% |
| 63% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.4% |
| Public Transit | 2.8% |
| Work from Home | 29.8% |
The median home value in Wolfville is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $400,000 |
| 42% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $900 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 29.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 38.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 61.5% |
| Housing Units | 2,440 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Wolfville vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Wolfville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,029/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0835°N, 64.3655°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |