Colchester, Subd. C, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

3.0 /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
42°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Colchester, Subd. C, NS

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,000
2% below
$42,920 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Median Rent
$870/mo
25% below
11.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
73% below
29.5% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
217% above
13.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

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

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

Income
98%
Home Value
71%
Rent
75%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
317%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

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

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Colchester, Subd. C residents earn a median household income of $74,000 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,920. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4% (217% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 387 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Colchester, Subd. C is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $870/month, with 11.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

9.0% of adults in Colchester, Subd. C hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 29.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Colchester, Subd. C has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

C+
Median Income$74,000
Per Capita$42,920
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty13.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$825

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$870
Ownership81.2%
Housing Units5,320
Rent Burden11.2%

Crime

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

Climate

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

Education

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

Community

Commute26 min