Kentville, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
6,630 Population 1,005/sq mi density
$68,500 Median Income $44,520 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$900 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$68,500 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $900/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$250,000
11% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$900/mo
23% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
55.2%
16% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,955

Ownership vs. Renting

55.2%
Owner-Occupied
44.8%
Renter-Occupied
55%
45%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
22.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
28% below US avg (31.0%)
Homeownership Rate
55.2%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$250,000

Rent

Census Median Rent$900

Market

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied55.2%
Renter-Occupied44.8%
Homeownership Rate55.2%
Total Housing Units2,955
Rent Burden22.3%