Membertou

Neighbourhood in Membertou 28B · Nova Scotia · Population 1,103

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Approximate boundaries

Membertou 28B doesn't publish neighbourhood boundaries, so AreaScore draws from the Census areas nearest where the name is placed by Natural Resources Canada, Wikidata, OpenStreetMap or AreaScore's own research. The outline follows Census lines and may not match how residents draw it. Figures marked city-wide are for all of Membertou 28B.

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Not enough data for an overall score yet.

AffordabilityNot enough data
SafetyNot enough data
Healthcare78
Getting around54
Amenities40
Schools68
Economy38
Connectivity98

Scores run from 0 to 100 and compare this neighbourhood with neighbourhoods across Canada: 70 means better than 70% of them. City-wide figures, such as crime, are the same for every neighbourhood in a city. Scores are general information, not advice and not a prediction about any street or home. Check what matters to you before you decide. How scores work

Affordability

Average rent, bachelor apartmentPurpose-built rentals, CMHC October survey.$830/month

City-wide figure for Membertou 28B · CMHC, 2025

Average rent, 1-bedroom apartmentPurpose-built rentals, CMHC October survey.$840/month

City-wide figure for Membertou 28B · CMHC, 2025

Average rent, 2-bedroom apartmentPurpose-built rentals, CMHC October survey.$1,134/month

City-wide figure for Membertou 28B · CMHC, 2025

Average rent, 3-bedroom apartmentPurpose-built rentals, CMHC October survey.$1,432/month

City-wide figure for Membertou 28B · CMHC, 2025

Households spending 30%+ of income on housing0%

Canada: 20.9% · City-wide figure for Membertou 28B · Statistics Canada, 2021

Healthcare

78 · Good

Clinics and pharmacies within 1 kmClinics, health centres and pharmacies within 1 km of home, on average.3

Membertou 28B: 3 · Canada: 4.4 · Statistics Canada; OpenStreetMap contributors, 2026

Distance to the nearest hospitalStraight-line distance from where residents live, averaged over everyone in the place.1.1 km

Membertou 28B: 1.1 km · Canada: 7 km · Statistics Canada; OpenStreetMap contributors, 2026

Residents with a regular healthcare providerResidents 12 and over who say they have a family doctor or other regular healthcare provider. Statistics Canada's Canadian Community Health Survey, by health region (two-year estimate).91.2%

Membertou 28B: 91.2% · Canada: 85.7% · Health region · Statistics Canada, 2021/2022

Getting around

54 · Average

Commutes under 30 minutes86%

Membertou 28B: 86% · Canada: 66.8% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Transit/walk/bike commute share10%

Membertou 28B: 10% · Canada: 14% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Transit stops within 500 mBus, tram, train and ferry stops within 500 m of home, on average. OpenStreetMap can miss stops in smaller places.0

Membertou 28B: 0 · Canada: 7 · Statistics Canada; OpenStreetMap contributors, 2026

Amenities

40 · Average

Libraries, community and recreation centres within 2 kmWithin 2 km of home, on average.2

Membertou 28B: 2 · Canada: 11.9 · Statistics Canada; OpenStreetMap contributors, 2026

Grocery stores, restaurants and cafés within 1 kmWithin 1 km of home, on average.1

Membertou 28B: 1 · Canada: 16 · Statistics Canada; OpenStreetMap contributors, 2026

Park space per residentMapped parks in the place, per resident. OpenStreetMap can miss parks in smaller places.33 m²

Membertou 28B: 33 m² · Canada: 108 m² · Statistics Canada; OpenStreetMap contributors, 2026

Schools

68 · Good

Schools within 1.6 kmElementary and secondary schools within 1.6 km of home, on average.3

Membertou 28B: 3 · Canada: 6.1 · Statistics Canada; OpenStreetMap contributors, 2026

Economy

38 · Below average

Median household income$50,400

Membertou 28B: $50,400 · Canada: $84,000 · Estimated · Statistics Canada, 2021

Population growth (5-year)8.7%

Canada: 5.2% · City-wide figure for Membertou 28B · Statistics Canada, 2021

Unemployment rate28.9%

Membertou 28B: 28.9% · Canada: 10.3% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Connectivity

98 · Excellent

Homes with 50/10 Mbps internet availableHomes where a provider offers fixed internet of at least 50 Mbps down and 10 Mbps up, the CRTC's target for every home. ISED National Broadband Data.100%

Membertou 28B: 100% · Canada: 97.9% · ISED, 2026

Homes with 50/10 Mbps on a wired lineHomes where 50/10 Mbps comes on a wired line (cable, fibre or DSL), the networks that also offer faster plans such as gigabit. Federal data does not report speeds above 50/10. ISED National Broadband Data.98.4%

Membertou 28B: 98.4% · Canada: 94.1% · ISED, 2026

Climate

January average temperatureAverage of daily temperatures in January, 1991–2020, at the nearest Environment Canada weather station. Not part of the score.-5 °C

Membertou 28B: -5 °C · Nearest weather station · Environment and Climate Change Canada, 1991-2020

July average temperatureAverage of daily temperatures in July, 1991–2020, at the nearest Environment Canada weather station. Not part of the score.18.2 °C

Membertou 28B: 18.2 °C · Nearest weather station · Environment and Climate Change Canada, 1991-2020

Days with rainDays a year with at least 0.2 mm of rain, 1991–2020, at the nearest Environment Canada weather station. Not part of the score.150 days

Membertou 28B: 150 days · Nearest weather station · Environment and Climate Change Canada, 1991-2020

Annual snowfallAverage snowfall in a year, 1991–2020, at the nearest Environment Canada weather station. Not part of the score.281 cm

Membertou 28B: 281 cm · Nearest weather station · Environment and Climate Change Canada, 1991-2020

Distance to the weather stationHow far from the centre of this place the Environment Canada weather station behind these climate figures is (the farthest one if they come from different stations). The farther away, the less local the figures; beyond 40 km they are marked as estimated.12 km

Membertou 28B: 13 km · Nearest weather station · Environment and Climate Change Canada, 1991-2020