Yarmouth, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
181 Population 1,500/sq mi density
$48,000 Median Income $39,739 per capita
$197,102 Home Value
$762 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$48,000 median income, 23.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$197,102 home value, $762/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Yarmouth, NS

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,000
36% below
$39,739 per capita
Home Value
$197,102
30% below
Median Rent
$762/mo
34% below
23.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
79% below
21.4% high school+
Unemployment
23.1%
542% above
19.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Yarmouth Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
64%
Home Value
70%
Rent
66%
Poverty
160%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
642%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Yarmouth a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Yarmouth residents earn a median household income of $48,000 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,739. The unemployment rate stands at 23.1% (542% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Yarmouth is $197,102 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $762/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.1% of adults in Yarmouth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 21.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Yarmouth has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population181
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density1,500/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

C
Median Income$48,000
Per Capita$39,739
Unemployment23.1%
Poverty19.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$764

Housing

A
Home Value$197,102
Rent$762
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units70
Rent Burden23.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
Elevation72 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+21.4%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute12 min