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Cole Harbour, NS

Nova Scotia · Halifax Metro

Cole Harbour is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 208. Residents earn $61,563 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
208 Population 2,866/sq mi density
$61,563 Median Income $39,739 per capita
$197,102 Home Value
$762 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 238 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$61,563 median income, 25.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$197,102 home value, $762/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $61,563
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $197,102
30% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.3%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $762
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment 25.0%
594% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.8%
60% higher than US avg

How Cole Harbour Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population208
Median Age62.8 yrs
Density2,866/mi²
Male / Female41% / 61%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C
Median Income$61,563
Per Capita$39,739
Unemployment25.0%
Poverty19.8%
Commute14 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$197,102
Rent$762
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units130
Rent Burden29.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain79.9 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation164 ft (50 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+36.8%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute14 min

Is Cole Harbour a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cole Harbour receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Cole Harbour has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cole Harbour is $61,563, 18% below the national average of $75,149. At 25.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 19.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cole Harbour is $197,102, 30% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $762 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

5.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Cole Harbour experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.9 inches, including 56.0 inches of snow.

Cole Harbour has a population of 208 with a density of 2,866 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles. The median age is 62.8 years, 61% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 61% female and 41.5% male. The city is predominantly White (97.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 90.2% of residents.

Population

208
Total Population
2,866
People / sq mi
62.8yrs
Median Age
61% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.5%
Female 61%

Race & Ethnicity

Cole Harbour vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.2%
15% above US avg
Spanish 2.4%
82% below US avg
Other Languages 7.3%

Social Characteristics

Cole Harbour vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cole Harbour is $61,563, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,739. The average weekly wage is $764, 47% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 25.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 6 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Cole Harbour vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,563
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,739
Avg Weekly Wage$764

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment25.0%
594% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.8%
60% above US avg
Establishments (County)6

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.2 min
Drive Alone77.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cole Harbour is $197,102, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $762 (34% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 130 total housing units in the city. 29.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,102
30% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$762
34% below US avg
Rent Burden29.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied80.8%
Housing Units130

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Cole Harbour receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Cole Harbour vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Cole Harbour experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 79.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 56.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density2,866/sq mi
Coordinates44.6724°N, 63.4751°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.9"
110% above US avg
Snowfall 56.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.91"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 12, 2017.

Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 108 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 13 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 91 km
2009 Bill Category 1 83 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 238 km
2003 Juan Category 2 40 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 164 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 44 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 242 km
1989 Dean Category 1 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA Earthquake + Landslide 7.0 m 2,000 10 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 5.4 in
February 22°F (-5°C) 4.3 in Coldest
March 30°F (-1°C) 4.8 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.6 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 4.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in Driest
October 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 5.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 5.9 in Wettest

Cole Harbour has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and September the driest (4.0").

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5.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 84% below the national average of 33.7%. 36.8% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 77.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.3%
84% below US avg
High School+36.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density2,866/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.2 min
Drive Alone77.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Radio Stations near Cole Harbour

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Halifax, NS (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CBC Music Atlantic (Halifax) MP3 Stream blues, classical MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio 1 Halifax local news, public AAC 48 kbps
CKUL-FM "The Breeze 96.5" Halifax, NS new format rebranding, soft adult contemporary AAC 132 kbps
AVR 97.7 - MP3 64 kbps
Surge 105 - AAC 128 kbps
CKVE-FM 88.7 "Cove FM" Halifax, NS community radio MP3 128 kbps
CKHZ-FM "Hot Country 103.5" Halifax, NS country AAC 128 kbps
Seaside FM 105.9 - CFEP-FM - Eastern Passage community radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Nouvelle-Écosse, Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador) Halifax, NS radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CKHY-FM 105.1 "Surge 105" Dartmouth, NS active rock AAC 128 kbps
CIOE-FM 97.5 Lower Sackville, NS community radio MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Cole Harbour

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Acadien House Museum
Africville Museum
Army Museum
Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum
Canadian Military Museum
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Cole Harbour Heritage Farm
Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum
Evergreen House
Fairbanks Centre
Fultz House Museum
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Naval Museum of Halifax
Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame
Peace Park Pavillion
Pier 21
Public Archives of Nova Scotia
Scott Manor House
Shearwater Aviation Museum
SS Atlantic Interpretative Centre
Steele Wheels Motor Museum
The Old Hall Wilderness Heritage Centre
Waverley Village Mueseum

Libraries in Cole Harbour

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annex0.0
Atlantic School of Theology Library0.0
Atlantic School of Theology Library0.0
Bedford Public Library0.0
Cambridge Military Library0.0
Captain William Spry Public Library0.0
Cole Harbour Public Library0.0
Dartmouth North Public Library0.0
Halifax Central Library0.0
Halifax North Memorial Library0.0
Halifax Public Libraries0.0
Keshen Goodman Public Library0.0
Killam Memorial Library0.0
King's Library0.0
Preston Township Library Office0.0
Sackville Public Library0.0
Sexton Design & Technology Library0.0
Sir James Dunn Law Library0.0
W.K. Kellogg Health Sciences Library0.0
Woodlawn Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cole Harbour

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Avery's Farm Market
Dave’s Fruit & Vegetable Market
Foundation Wharf
Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market
Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market
MCK - Mikes Country Kitchens
MCK - Mikes Country Kitchens
Salt Yard
Torpedo Rays - Scuba Adventures
Torpedo Rays - Scuba Adventures
Warehouse Market
Warehouse Market

Gas Stations in Cole Harbour

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Irving Gas Station

Breweries in Cole Harbour

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boxing Rock
Boxing Rock
Brightwood Brewery
Brightwood Brewery
Bulwark Cider House
Bulwark Cider House
Burnside Brewing Company
Burnside Brewing Company
Garrison Brewing Company
Garrison Brewing Company
Good Robot Brewing
Good Robot Brewing
Hardisty Brewing Company
Hardisty Brewing Company
MAK 902
MAK 902
New Scotland Brewing Company
New Scotland Brewing Company
Nine Locks Brewery
Nine Locks Brewery
North Brewing Company
North Brewing Company
Off Track Brewing Ltd.
Propeller Brewing Company
Propeller Brewing Company
Stillwell Brewing Company
Stillwell Brewing Company
Unfiltered Brewing
Unfiltered Brewing
Upstreet BBQ Brewhouse
Upstreet BBQ Brewhouse

Stadiums & Teams in Cole Harbour

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Ski Resorts Near Cole Harbour

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Martock 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Cole Harbour

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Halifax / Stanfield International AirportYHZLarge Airport
Debert Airport-Small Airport
East Gore Eco Airpark-Small Airport
Porters Lake Airport-Small Airport
Stanley Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Cole Harbour

33 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CBI Health - Dartmouth Pleasant
Clayton Park Walk-In Medical Clinic
Clydes Medical Practice & Walk-in Clinic
Dermatology & Medical Associates
Dr. T.P. Corkum Gynecology
Eye Care Centre
Health First Chiropractic
HealthView Medical Imaging
Hydrostone Medical Centre
I Stop Pain Acupuncture and Chinese Herb Centre
International Travel Clinic
Lacewood Medical Centre
LASIK MD
Lifemark Physiotherapy
Lima Skin & Laser
Living Well Integrated Health Clinic
Massage Experts
Mend Rx
Montebello Medical
Non Invasive Vascular Lab Testing
Nova Scotia Rehab Centre
Orthopaedic Clinic
Orthopedic Assessment Clinic
Passport Health Halifax Travel Clinic
Roth Associates in Psychology
Scotia Square Medical Clinic
Sincerely Skin
SpryField Family Medicine Clinic
The Disc Clinic
The Family Focus Medical Clinics
TLC Laser Eye Centers
Total Touch Skin Care
Woodlawn Medical Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cole Harbour

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cole Harbour - Woodside United Church
Hillside Wesleyan Church - Ritcey Campus

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cole Harbour

What is the population of Cole Harbour?

Cole Harbour has a population of 208 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 2,866 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 62.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 61% female and 41.5% male.

Is Cole Harbour expensive to live in?

The median household income is $61,563, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,102 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $762 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Cole Harbour safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Cole Harbour receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Cole Harbour?

Cole Harbour has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.9 inches, with 56.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Cole Harbour?

The job market in Cole Harbour faces challenges, with unemployment at 25.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $764. There are 6 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 14 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Cole Harbour?

The median home value in Cole Harbour is $197,102. For renters, the median monthly rent is $762. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Cole Harbour?

5.3% of adults in Cole Harbour hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.8% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Cole Harbour?

The average commute in Cole Harbour is 14 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 77.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Cole Harbour?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Cole Harbour is 97.6% White. 90.2% of residents speak only English at home.

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