Colchester, Subd. C, NS

Nova Scotia

Colchester, Subd. C is a small city in Nova Scotia with a population of 12,476. Residents earn $74,000 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
12,476 Population 22/sq mi density
$74,000 Median Income $42,920 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$870 Median Rent 11.2% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$74,000 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $870/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,000
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.0%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent $870
25% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.4%
217% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.0%
5% higher than US avg

How Colchester, Subd. C Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population12,476
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$74,000
Per Capita$42,920
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty13.0%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$870
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units5,320
Rent Burden11.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+29.5%
Graduate+3.2%

Community

Commute26 min

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

Based on current data, Colchester, Subd. C receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Colchester, Subd. C offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Colchester, Subd. C is $74,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.4%, unemployment is notably high. 13.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Colchester, Subd. C is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.5% have completed high school.

Colchester, Subd. C has a population of 12,476 with a density of 22 people per square mile. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%).

Population

12,476
Total Population
22
People / sq mi
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
557.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Colchester, Subd. C vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.2%
24% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg
Other Languages2.1%

Social Characteristics

Colchester, Subd. C vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Colchester, Subd. C is $74,000, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Colchester, Subd. C vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,000
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,920

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.4%
217% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.0%
5% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.0 min
Drive Alone88.8%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home12.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Colchester, Subd. C is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $870 (25% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$870
25% below US avg
Rent Burden11.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.2%
Renter-Occupied18.7%
Housing Units5,320

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Colchester, Subd. C vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Colchester, Subd. C vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area557.2 sq mi (1,443.1 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.0%
73% below US avg
High School+29.5%
Graduate Degree+3.2%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density22/sq mi
Total Area557.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.0 min
Drive Alone88.8%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home12.6%

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