Halifax, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
439,819
Population
208/sq mi density
$81,000
Median Income
$50,880 per capita
$348,000
Home Value
$1,170
Median Rent
21.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $1,170/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$348,000
23% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,170/mo
1% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
57.5%
12% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
190,505
Ownership vs. Renting
57.5%
Owner-Occupied
42.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
30% below US avg (31.0%)
Homeownership Rate
57.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $348,000 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,170 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 57.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 190,505 |
| Rent Burden | 21.8% |