Chester, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,693
Population
25/sq mi density
$64,500
Median Income
$47,000 per capita
$250,000
Home Value
$850
Median Rent
15.1% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$64,500 median income, 12.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$250,000
11% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
83.6%
28% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,025
Ownership vs. Renting
83.6%
Owner-Occupied
16.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
15.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
51% below US avg (31.0%)
Homeownership Rate
83.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $250,000 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 83.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 83.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,025 |
| Rent Burden | 15.1% |