Median Income
$68,500
9% lower than US avg
Home Value
$250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
18.6%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$900
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment
9.4%
161% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.5%
17% higher than US avg
How Kentville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population6,630
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density1,005/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Economy
C+
Median Income$68,500
Per Capita$44,520
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty14.5%
Commute20 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,955
Rent Burden22.3%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation43 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+24.5%
Graduate+7.7%
Is Kentville a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Kentville receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Kentville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Kentville is $68,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.4%, unemployment is notably high. 14.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Kentville is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.5% have completed high school.
Kentville has a population of 6,630 with a density of 1,005 people per square mile. The median age is 45.6 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.1%), with 2.8% Black, 4.8% Asian.
Population
6,630
Total Population
2021 Census
45.6yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Kentville vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.2% |
| 17% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 6.3% |
Social Characteristics
Kentville vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Kentville is $68,500, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income: Kentville vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $68,500 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $44,520 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.4% |
| 161% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% |
| 17% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 19.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.5% |
| Public Transit | 1.7% |
| Work from Home | 21.1% |
The median home value in Kentville is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $250,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $900 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 22.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 55.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.8% |
| Housing Units | 2,955 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Kentville vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Kentville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,005/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0771°N, 64.4961°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |