Alberton
City in Prince Edward Island, Canada
Overview
Alberton is a charming small town on the western shore of Prince Edward Island, Canada, known for its friendly community, fishing heritage, and peaceful pace. Visitors are drawn to its scenic coastline, nearby natural attractions, and authentic Maritime culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Prince Edward Island
Population
1,147
Time Zone
America/Halifax
Coordinates
46.82°, -64.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,710
Local Cost
$1,163
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
5.9°C
Summer Avg
16.8°C
Winter Avg
-5.0°C
Record High
26.4°C
Record Low
-23.5°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
952 mm
Internet Speed
236 Mbps
Upload
55 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
24
Walk Score
24
Footways
47.0
Airport
YSU
Distance
45 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 24 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.