Prince Edward Island · Census Agglomeration
Summerside by the numbers
Summerside is Canada's 115th largest metro area, home to about 21K people, growing faster than the country since 2021 (+10.3% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $1,241, the median age is 46.4 and January averages -8°C.
People
Population of Summerside
The Summerside census agglomeration had an estimated 21,017 people on July 1, 2025, up +10.3% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 18,157 people, +7.9% more than in 2016.
The City of Summerside itself had an estimated 19,006 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Summerside area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerside | 19,006 | 16,001 | +7.8% | 567 |
| Miscouche | 1,113 | 992 | +13.6% | 284 |
| Miscouche | 975 | 849 | +3.7% | 10 |
| Linkletter | 359 | 315 | +5.0% | 40 |
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0148-01, Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0155-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0003-01
2021 Census
Who lives in Summerside
Age
Median age is 46.4 (Canada: 41.6). 23.7% of residents are 65 or older and 14.9% are under 15.
Languages
13.3% can speak both official languages. At home, 92.5% speak mostly English, 1.5% mostly French and 4.6% mostly another language.
Immigration
— of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and — arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 20.3% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 29.6% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 6.3% a trades certificate.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0030-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0223-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0227-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0302-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0384-01
Money
Income and jobs in Summerside
Half of Summerside households made more than $64,500 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Housing
Housing in Summerside
Average rent (October 2025)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $1,241 a month on average, +13.1% from a year earlier and +39.6% over five years.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0258-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0256-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0253-01, Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0133-01, Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0127-01
Commuting
Getting around Summerside
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Climate
Summerside weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the Long River weather station, 21.6 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
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FAQ
Summerside questions, answered
What is the population of Summerside?
The Summerside metro area had an estimated 21,017 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Summerside itself had about 19,006.
How much is rent in Summerside?
In October 2025 the average rent in Summerside was $963 for a one-bedroom and $1,241 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Summerside?
The median household income in Summerside was $64,500 before tax in 2020 ($57,200 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $79,200.
How cold does it get in Summerside?
January averages -8.0°C, with average lows of -12.3°C. Summerside gets about 212 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 23.2°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Summerside bilingual?
13.3% of people in Summerside can speak both English and French; 86.4% speak English only and 0.1% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Summerside?
The median age in Summerside was 46.4 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.