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Hubbards, NS

Nova Scotia · Halifax Metro

Hubbards is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 654. Residents earn $61,563 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
654 Population 2/sq mi density
$61,563 Median Income $39,739 per capita
$197,102 Home Value
$762 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 237 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$61,563 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$197,102 home value, $762/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% 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+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $762
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.8%
60% higher than US avg

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

People

Population654
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,563
Per Capita$39,739
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty19.8%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$197,102
Rent$762
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units262
Rent Burden29.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain54.8 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Hubbards a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hubbards receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Hubbards offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hubbards is $61,563, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 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 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hubbards 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

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Hubbards has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches, including 20.6 inches of snow.

Hubbards has a population of 654 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 432.7 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (96.7%), with 1.2% Black, 1.2% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 89.4% of residents.

Population

654
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
432.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Hubbards vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 89.4%
14% above US avg
Spanish 3.6%
73% below US avg
Other Languages 7.0%

Social Characteristics

Hubbards vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hubbards 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 5.1% (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 20 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 16.1% of workers work from home.

Income: Hubbards 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

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.8%
60% above US avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.5 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home16.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Hubbards 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 262 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-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units262

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, Hubbards receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Hubbards 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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Hubbards has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area432.7 sq mi (1,120.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates44.6423°N, 64.0539°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 20.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.79"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 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 66 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 111 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 58 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 52 km
2009 Bill Category 1 126 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 195 km
2003 Juan Category 2 34 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 199 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 71 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 287 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 37 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 4.5 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 5.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.3 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
August 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 5.8 in Wettest
December 29°F (-2°C) 5.6 in

Hubbards has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.5").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 82.1% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area432.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.5 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home16.1%

Schools in Hubbards

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shatford memorial school - - - -
Aspotogan Consolidated Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hubbards

11 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
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
CIOE-FM 97.5 Lower Sackville, NS community radio MP3 96 kbps
CIJK-FM "Rewind 89.3" - New Minas, NS classic hits, new format rebranding AAC 132 kbps

Museums in Hubbards

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hooked Rug Museum of North America
Lordly House Museum
Oak Island Interpretive Center

Libraries in Hubbards

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
J. D. Shatford Memorial Library0.0
J.D. Shatford Memorial Library0.0
Oak Island Research Center0.0
Tantallon Public Library0.0
Zoe Valle Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hubbards

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hubbards Farmer's Market
Rosa Rugosa
Rosa Rugosa

Cafes in Hubbards

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hubbards Cove Coffee Ltd.

Theatres in Hubbards

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hubbards Amphitheatre

Gas Stations in Hubbards

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Irving
Irving

Golf Courses in Hubbards

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aspotogan Ridge

Breweries in Hubbards

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tanner & Co. Brewing

Ski Resorts Near Hubbards

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Hubbards

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Halifax / Stanfield International AirportYHZLarge Airport
Dayspring Airpark-Small Airport
East Gore Eco Airpark-Small Airport
Hillaton/Kings Aerodrome-Small Airport
Stanley Airport-Small Airport
Waterville / Kings County Municipal Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Hubbards

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hubbards Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hubbards

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Saint Luke's Anglican Church
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
st Anthony's

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hubbards

What is the population of Hubbards?

Hubbards has a population of 654 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 432.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Hubbards 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 Hubbards safe?

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

What is the weather like in Hubbards?

Hubbards has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.8 inches, with 20.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hubbards?

The unemployment rate in Hubbards is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $764. There are 20 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 16.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Hubbards?

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

How are the schools in Hubbards?

32.9% of adults in Hubbards hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Hubbards?

The average commute in Hubbards is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 82.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 16.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Hubbards?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Hubbards is 96.7% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 1.2% Asian. 89.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.6% speak Spanish.

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