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Shad Bay, NS
Nova Scotia · Halifax Metro
Shad Bay is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 2,053. Residents earn $61,563 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Shad Bay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
BHousing
A+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Shad Bay a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Shad Bay 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. Shad Bay offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Shad Bay 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 Shad Bay 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
Shad Bay 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 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches, including 20.9 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Shad Bay vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shad Bay vs U.S. Average
Income: Shad Bay 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
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.8% |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 64 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.6% |
| Work from Home | 16.1% |
Walkability
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 Burden | 29.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.5% |
| Housing Units | 821 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Shad Bay vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 20.0 sq mi (51.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 103/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5229°N, 63.7875°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 20 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Shad Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 103/sq mi |
| Total Area | 20.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 22.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.6% |
| Work from Home | 16.1% |
Schools in Shad Bay
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Memorial Elementary School Park | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Shad Bay
12 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 | |
| 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 |
Museums in Shad Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africville Museum | ||||
| Army Museum | ||||
| Canadian Military Museum | ||||
| Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 | ||||
| Evergreen House | ||||
| Fairbanks Centre | ||||
| Fultz House Museum | ||||
| Halifax Citadel National Historic Site | ||||
| Hooked Rug Museum of North America | ||||
| Maritime Museum of the Atlantic | ||||
| Naval Museum of Halifax | ||||
| Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame | ||||
| Peace Park Pavillion | ||||
| Pier 21 | ||||
| Public Archives of Nova Scotia | ||||
| Scott Manor House | ||||
| SS Atlantic Interpretative Centre | ||||
| Steele Wheels Motor Museum |
Libraries in Shad Bay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic School of Theology Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Atlantic School of Theology Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bedford Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cambridge Military Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Captain William Spry Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dartmouth North Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halifax Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halifax North Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halifax Public Libraries | 0.0 | |||||
| Keshen Goodman Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Killam Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| King's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sackville Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sexton Design & Technology Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sir James Dunn Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tantallon Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| W.K. Kellogg Health Sciences Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shad Bay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Wharf | |||||
| Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market | |||||
| Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market | |||||
| MCK - Mikes Country Kitchens | |||||
| MCK - Mikes Country Kitchens | |||||
| Salt Yard | |||||
| Torpedo Rays - Scuba Adventures | |||||
| Torpedo Rays - Scuba Adventures | |||||
| Warehouse Market | |||||
| Warehouse Market |
Dentists in Shad Bay
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Shad Bay
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Shad Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxing Rock | ||||
| Boxing Rock | ||||
| Brightwood Brewery | ||||
| Brightwood Brewery | ||||
| Bulwark Cider House | ||||
| Bulwark Cider House | ||||
| Burnside Brewing Company | ||||
| Burnside Brewing Company | ||||
| Garrison Brewing Company | ||||
| Garrison Brewing Company | ||||
| Good Robot Brewing | ||||
| Good Robot Brewing | ||||
| MAK 902 | ||||
| MAK 902 | ||||
| New Scotland Brewing Company | ||||
| New Scotland Brewing Company | ||||
| Nine Locks Brewery | ||||
| Nine Locks Brewery | ||||
| Off Track Brewing Ltd. | ||||
| Propeller Brewing Company | ||||
| Propeller Brewing Company | ||||
| Stillwell Brewing Company | ||||
| Stillwell Brewing Company | ||||
| Unfiltered Brewing | ||||
| Unfiltered Brewing | ||||
| Upstreet BBQ Brewhouse | ||||
| Upstreet BBQ Brewhouse |
Stadiums & Teams in Shad Bay
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Shad Bay
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Martock | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Shad Bay
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax / Stanfield International Airport | YHZ | Large Airport |
| Dayspring Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| East Gore Eco Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Hillaton/Kings Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Porters Lake Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Stanley Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Shad Bay
32 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CBI Health - Dartmouth Pleasant | ||
| Clayton Park Walk-In Medical Clinic | ||
| Clydes Medical Practice & Walk-in Clinic | ||
| Dermatology & Medical Associates | ||
| Dr. T.P. Corkum Gynecology | ||
| Eye Care Centre | ||
| Health First Chiropractic | ||
| HealthView Medical Imaging | ||
| Hydrostone Medical Centre | ||
| I Stop Pain Acupuncture and Chinese Herb Centre | ||
| International Travel Clinic | ||
| Lacewood Medical Centre | ||
| LASIK MD | ||
| Lifemark Physiotherapy | ||
| Lima Skin & Laser | ||
| Living Well Integrated Health Clinic | ||
| Massage Experts | ||
| Mend Rx | ||
| Montebello Medical | ||
| Non Invasive Vascular Lab Testing | ||
| Nova Scotia Rehab Centre | ||
| Orthopaedic Clinic | ||
| Orthopedic Assessment Clinic | ||
| Passport Health Halifax Travel Clinic | ||
| Roth Associates in Psychology | ||
| Scotia Square Medical Clinic | ||
| Sincerely Skin | ||
| SpryField Family Medicine Clinic | ||
| The Family Focus Medical Clinics | ||
| TLC Laser Eye Centers | ||
| Total Touch Skin Care | ||
| Woodlawn Medical Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shad Bay
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Parish Church |
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What is the population of Shad Bay?
Shad Bay has a population of 2,053 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 103 people per square mile, spread across 20.0 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 Shad Bay 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 Shad Bay safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Shad Bay receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Shad Bay?
Shad Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.6 inches, with 20.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Shad Bay?
The unemployment rate in Shad Bay 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 64 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 Shad Bay?
The median home value in Shad Bay is $197,102. For renters, the median monthly rent is $762. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Shad Bay?
32.9% of adults in Shad Bay 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 Shad Bay?
The average commute in Shad Bay 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 Shad Bay?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Shad Bay 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.