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Colchester, Subd. B, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
19,806 Population 41/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $44,560 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$890 Median Rent 12.3% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $890/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Colchester, Subd. B, NS

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,000
7% below
$44,560 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Median Rent
$890/mo
23% below
12.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
65% below
29.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
194% above
14.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
251 sunny days/yr

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

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

Income
93%
Home Value
71%
Rent
77%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
294%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

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

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Colchester, Subd. B residents earn a median household income of $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,560. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Colchester, Subd. B is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $890/month, with 12.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

11.8% of adults in Colchester, Subd. B hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 29.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Colchester, Subd. B 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

Population19,806
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density41/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

C+
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$44,560
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty14.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$857

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$890
Ownership77.8%
Housing Units8,700
Rent Burden12.3%

Crime

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

Climate

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

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+29.0%
Graduate+5.3%

Community

Commute24 min

Did You Know?

17.6% work from home.