Median Income
$85,000
13% higher than US avg
Home Value
$274,000
3% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.6%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,050
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.8%
200% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
10.4%
16% lower than US avg
How East Hants Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population22,892
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
B
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$47,400
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty10.4%
Commute31 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$274,000
Rent$1,050
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units9,385
Rent Burden13.5%
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+29.6%
Graduate+2.8%
Is East Hants a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, East Hants receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. East Hants offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in East Hants is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 10.8%, unemployment is notably high. 10.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in East Hants is $274,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,050 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.6% have completed high school.
East Hants has a population of 22,892 with a density of 33 people per square mile. The median age is 44.4 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.5%), with 1% Asian.
Population
44.4yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
East Hants vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.9% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 3.7% |
Social Characteristics
East Hants vs U.S. Average
The median household income in East Hants is $85,000, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
Income: East Hants vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $85,000 |
| 13% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $47,400 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.8% |
| 200% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% |
| 16% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 31.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.8% |
| Work from Home | 22.0% |
The median home value in East Hants is $274,000, 3% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,050 (10% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $274,000 |
| 3% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,050 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 13.5% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 81.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.7% |
| Housing Units | 9,385 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: East Hants vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: East Hants vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 689.8 sq mi (1,786.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |