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Colchester, Subd. A, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,762 Population 11/sq mi density
$63,200 Median Income $38,960 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$576 Median Rent 9.7% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$63,200 median income, 12.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $576/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Colchester, Subd. A, NS

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,200
16% below
$38,960 per capita
Home Value
$180,000
36% below
Median Rent
$576/mo
50% below
9.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
78% below
33.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.4%
244% above
16.7% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
251 sunny days/yr

How Colchester, Subd. A Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Colchester, Subd. A's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
64%
Rent
50%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
344%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Colchester, Subd. A a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Colchester, Subd. A residents earn a median household income of $63,200 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,960. The unemployment rate stands at 12.4% (244% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 117 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Colchester, Subd. A is $180,000 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $576/month, with 9.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.5% of adults in Colchester, Subd. A hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 33.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Colchester, Subd. A has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,762
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density11/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

C+
Median Income$63,200
Per Capita$38,960
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty16.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$749

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$576
Ownership89.1%
Housing Units1,645
Rent Burden9.7%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation226 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+33.0%
Graduate+4.6%

Community

Commute32 min

Did You Know?

18.7% work from home.