Name: Pictou, NS
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amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.

deCoste Performing Arts Centre
Theatre Arts

McCulloch House Museum & Genealogy Centre
Museum

Hector Replica
Attraction

Ship Hector Replica
Attraction

Miller's Dairy Bar
Sweets

The Highlander Pub
Bar

Subway
Fast Food

NSLC
Alcohol

Tim Hortons
Fast Food

True Potential Fitness
Gym

Mrs. MacGregor’s Shortbreads
Bakery

Sobeys
Grocery Store

Dollarama
Discount Store

Home Hardware
Home Improvement

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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Pictou.

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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Pictou is 82/100 - which is 11% lower than Nova Scotia. See more Pictou cost of living data

crime F

Pictou crime rates are 3,650 per 100k, which is 13% lower than Nova Scotia See more Pictou crime data

employment F

The median income in Pictou is $56,469 - which is 21% lower than Nova Scotia. See more Pictou employment data

health A-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

Pictou Fire Hall
Fire Station

RCMP
Police

Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital
Hospital

Pictou Landing Health Centre
Hospital

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housing A+

Pictou home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Nova Scotia See more Pictou housing data

schools D

The Pictou graduation rate is 80% - which is 2% lower than Nova Scotia

McCulloch Education Centre

Pictou Academy

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Living in Pictou, NS

Ranks better than 57% of areas Follow

Population

3,169

Median Age

52.1 Years

Pictou Area Facts

Pictou has a Livability Score of 57_/100, which is considered below average
Pictou crime rates are 13% lower than the Nova Scotia average
Cost of living in Pictou is 11% lower than the Nova Scotia average

What do the locals think about Pictou?

33%

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

67%

Friendly neighbors

100%

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

67%

A quiet area

33%

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F Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Pictou? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

Parks

Entertainment

deCoste Performing Arts Centre

McCulloch House Museum & Genealogy Centre

Hector Replica

Ship Hector Replica

Food & Drink

Miller's Dairy Bar

The Highlander Pub

Subway

NSLC

Tim Hortons

F Commute

Is public transit available in Pictou? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Pictou.

Drive to Work

38%

2% lower than the CDN average

Take Public Transit

7% lower than the CDN average

Walk to Work

equal to the CDN average

A+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Pictou? The cost of living in Pictou is 82/100 - which is 11% lower than Nova Scotia.

Pictou

18% less expensive than average

Nova Scotia

8% less expensive than average

Canada

100

National cost of living index

F Crime

What is the crime rate in Pictou? Pictou crime rates are 3,650, which are 13% lower than Nova Scotia

Total Crime

3,650 per 100k people

14% lower than the CDN average

Chance of being a victim

1 in 28

14% lower than the CDN average

Year-over-year crime

42%

Year over year crime is up

F Employment

What is the median income in Pictou? The median income in Pictou is $56,469 which is 21% lower than Nova Scotia.

Median household income

$56,46931% lower than the CDN average

In labour force

56%12% lower than the CDN average

Unemployment rate

18% higher than the CDN average

A+ Health & Safety

Is Pictou a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital

Pharmacies

Doctors

A+ Housing

What are Pictou home prices? Pictou home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Nova Scotia

Median home value

n/a100% lower than the CDN average

Median rent price

$67768% lower than the CDN average

Home Ownership

64%

5% lower than the CDN average

D Pictou Schools

Does Pictou have good schools? The Pictou graduation rate is 80% - which is 2% lower than Nova Scotia

High school grad. rates

80%

4% lower than the CDN average

Bachelor's degree

13%

48% lower than the CDN average

School test scores

100% lower than the CDN average

D+ User Ratings

Is Pictou a good place to live? Pictou has an overall rating of 58% from 2 reviews.

2 total ratings

0 total reviews

2 total surveys

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