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Indian Brook 14, NS

Nova Scotia · Halifax Metro

Indian Brook 14 is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 2,739. Residents earn $62,800 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,739 Population 584/sq mi density
$62,800 Median Income $36,080 per capita
$197,102 Home Value
$762 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 242 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$62,800 median income, 14.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$197,102 home value, $762/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $62,800
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $197,102
30% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.6%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $762
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.0%
289% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 24.8%
100% higher than US avg

How Indian Brook 14 Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,739
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density584/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C
Median Income$62,800
Per Capita$36,080
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty24.8%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$197,102
Rent$762
Ownership57.7%
Housing Units1,100
Rent Burden30.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain52.0 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation135 ft (41 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+31.3%
Graduate+3.5%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Indian Brook 14 a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Indian Brook 14 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. Indian Brook 14 has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Indian Brook 14 is $62,800, 16% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 24.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Indian Brook 14 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 3.1x 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

8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Indian Brook 14 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches, including 18.4 inches of snow.

Indian Brook 14 has a population of 2,739 with a density of 584 people per square mile, spread across 4.7 square miles. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.6% female and 47.3% male. The city is predominantly White (98.9%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.8% of residents.

Population

2,739
Total Population
584
People / sq mi
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
4.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.3%
Female 52.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Indian Brook 14 vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.8%
19% above US avg
Spanish 0.7%
95% below US avg
Other Languages 5.5%

Social Characteristics

Indian Brook 14 vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Indian Brook 14 is $62,800, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,080. The average weekly wage is $694, 52% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 14.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 85 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes. 9.9% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Indian Brook 14 vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,800
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,080
Avg Weekly Wage$694

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.0%
289% above US avg
Poverty Rate24.8%
100% above US avg
Establishments (County)85

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.6 min
Drive Alone91.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Indian Brook 14 is $197,102, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $762 (34% below the national average of $1,163). 57.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,100 total housing units in the city. 30.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

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 Burden30.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership57.7%
Owner-Occupied57.7%
Renter-Occupied8.2%
Housing Units1,100

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, Indian Brook 14 receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Indian Brook 14 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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Indian Brook 14 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²)
Population Density584/sq mi
Coordinates45.0877°N, 63.4866°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.0"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 18.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.70"

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 M3.2 132 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 53 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 51 km
2009 Bill Category 1 109 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 259 km
2003 Juan Category 2 80 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 170 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 84 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 256 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 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 3.9 in
March 29°F (-1°C) 4.4 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 47°F (9°C) 4.5 in
November 38°F (3°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 27°F (-3°C) 5.2 in

Indian Brook 14 has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 21°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (3.7").

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8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 75% below the national average of 33.7%. 31.3% have completed high school. 3.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 91.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.6%
75% below US avg
High School+31.3%
Graduate Degree+3.5%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density584/sq mi
Total Area4.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.6 min
Drive Alone91.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.9%

Radio Stations near Indian Brook 14

16 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
Cat Country 102.9 (US) country AAC+ 64 kbps
Cat Country 107.3 (US) - AAC+ 64 kbps
Cat Country 106.3 (US) country AAC+ 64 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
100.9 The Wave - CKTO-FM, Truro 80s, 90s MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Indian Brook 14

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum
Blast To The Past
Lawrence House Museum
Tin Shop Museum

Libraries in Indian Brook 14

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Elmsdale Branch, Colchester-East Hants Public Library0.0

Gas Stations in Indian Brook 14

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Indian Brook Gas Bar

Breweries in Indian Brook 14

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Chill Street Craft Beverage Co.

Ski Resorts Near Indian Brook 14

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Indian Brook 14

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Indian Brook 14

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nine Mile River United Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Indian Brook 14

What is the population of Indian Brook 14?

Indian Brook 14 has a population of 2,739 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 584 people per square mile, spread across 4.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.8 years. The population is 52.6% female and 47.3% male.

Is Indian Brook 14 expensive to live in?

The median household income is $62,800, 16% 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 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Indian Brook 14 safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Indian Brook 14 receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Indian Brook 14?

Indian Brook 14 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.0 inches, with 18.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Indian Brook 14?

The job market in Indian Brook 14 faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $694. There are 85 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 29 minutes, and 9.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Indian Brook 14?

The median home value in Indian Brook 14 is $197,102. For renters, the median monthly rent is $762. The homeownership rate is 57.7%.

How are the schools in Indian Brook 14?

8.6% of adults in Indian Brook 14 hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.3% have completed high school. 3.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Indian Brook 14?

The average commute in Indian Brook 14 is 29 minutes. 91.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Indian Brook 14?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Brook 14 is 98.9% White, 0.7% Black or African American. 93.8% of residents speak only English at home.

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