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Kings, Subd. B, NS

Nova Scotia

Kings, Subd. B is a small city in Nova Scotia with a population of 11,951. Residents earn $68,000 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
11,951 Population 89/sq mi density
$68,000 Median Income $41,760 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$870 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 250 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$68,000 median income, 11.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $870/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $68,000
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.9%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent $870
25% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.8%
228% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.2%
39% higher than US avg

How Kings, Subd. B Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population11,951
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density89/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

C+
Median Income$68,000
Per Capita$41,760
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty17.2%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$870
Ownership74.0%
Housing Units5,190
Rent Burden15.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain47.4 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation135 ft (41 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+26.9%
Graduate+6.3%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Kings, Subd. B a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kings, Subd. B receives an overall livability score of 3.0 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. Kings, Subd. B offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kings, Subd. B is $68,000, 10% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kings, Subd. B is $250,000, 11% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x 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

13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Kings, Subd. B has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches, including 17.2 inches of snow.

Kings, Subd. B has a population of 11,951 with a density of 89 people per square mile, spread across 133.6 square miles. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.8% male. The city is predominantly White (95.6%), with 2.5% Black, 1.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.4% of residents.

Population

11,951
Total Population
89
People / sq mi
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
133.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Kings, Subd. B vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.4%
21% above US avg
Spanish 1.1%
92% below US avg
Other Languages 3.5%

Social Characteristics

Kings, Subd. B vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kings, Subd. B is $68,000, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,760. The average weekly wage is $803, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 11.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 370 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 19.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Kings, Subd. B vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,000
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,760
Avg Weekly Wage$803

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.8%
228% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.2%
39% above US avg
Establishments (County)370

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.3 min
Drive Alone87.2%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home19.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Kings, Subd. B is $250,000, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $870 (25% below the national average of $1,163). 74.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 5,190 total housing units in the city. 15.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$870
25% below US avg
Rent Burden15.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership74.0%
Owner-Occupied74.0%
Renter-Occupied25.9%
Housing Units5,190

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, Kings, Subd. B receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Kings, Subd. B 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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Kings, Subd. B has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area133.6 sq mi (346.0 km²)
Population Density89/sq mi
Coordinates45.0605°N, 64.5946°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 17.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 10, 2019.

Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 138 km
Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 86 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 98 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 132 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 112 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 85 km
2009 Bill Category 1 181 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 190 km
2003 Juan Category 2 97 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 255 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 133 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 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 3.9 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 4.2 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in Driest
July 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
October 47°F (9°C) 4.0 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.9 in Wettest
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.7 in

Kings, Subd. B has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 21°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (3.4").

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13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59% below the national average of 33.7%. 26.9% have completed high school. 6.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 87.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.9%
59% below US avg
High School+26.9%
Graduate Degree+6.3%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density89/sq mi
Total Area133.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.3 min
Drive Alone87.2%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home19.7%

Radio Stations near Kings, Subd. B

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CIJK-FM "Rewind 89.3" - New Minas, NS classic hits, new format rebranding AAC 132 kbps

Museums in Kings, Subd. B

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apple Capital Museum
Blair House
Kentville Historical Society
Kings County Museum
Northville Farm Heritage Centre
Prescott House Museum

Libraries in Kings, Subd. B

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Berwick and District Library0.0
Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library0.0
Wolfville Memorial Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kings, Subd. B

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Wolfville Farmer's Market

Breweries in Kings, Subd. B

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Annapolis Cider Co
Bay of Fundy Brewing Co.
The Church Brewing Co.
The Port Taproom

Ski Resorts Near Kings, Subd. B

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Kings, Subd. B

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
CFB GreenwoodYZXMedium Airport
Dayspring Airpark-Small Airport
Hillaton/Kings Aerodrome-Small Airport
Stanley Airport-Small Airport
Waterville / Kings County Municipal Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Kings, Subd. B

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Beacon House
Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kings, Subd. B

What is the population of Kings, Subd. B?

Kings, Subd. B has a population of 11,951 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 89 people per square mile, spread across 133.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

Is Kings, Subd. B expensive to live in?

The median household income is $68,000, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,000 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Kings, Subd. B safe?

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

What is the weather like in Kings, Subd. B?

Kings, Subd. B has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.4 inches, with 17.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kings, Subd. B?

The job market in Kings, Subd. B faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $803. There are 370 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 19.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Kings, Subd. B?

The median home value in Kings, Subd. B is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $870. The homeownership rate is 74.0%.

How are the schools in Kings, Subd. B?

13.9% of adults in Kings, Subd. B hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.9% have completed high school. 6.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Kings, Subd. B?

The average commute in Kings, Subd. B is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 87.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 19.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Kings, Subd. B?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Kings, Subd. B is 95.6% White, 2.5% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian. 95.4% of residents speak only English at home.

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