At a Glance
Median Income
$61,321
$35,788 per capita
Median Rent
$1,010/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,746/100K
3,678/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Halifax Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Halifax's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Halifax a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Halifax residents earn a median household income of $61,321 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,788. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,094 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Halifax reports 1,746 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 359% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,678/100K.
Education
25.8% of adults in Halifax hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Halifax has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population257
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density559/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,321
Per Capita$35,788
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,936M
Avg Weekly Wage$905
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$1,010
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$95,376
Housing Units186
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent1,746/100K
Property3,678/100K
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death15,815/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation121 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute23 min
Broadband17.5%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Halifax was founded in 1757.
The median home in Halifax was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Halifax/Northampton Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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