Median Income
$69,500
8% lower than US avg
Home Value
$230,000
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.1%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$850
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.2%
183% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
15.4%
24% higher than US avg
How West Hants Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population19,509
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Economy
C+
Median Income$69,500
Per Capita$41,720
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty15.4%
Commute32 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$230,000
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units8,370
Rent Burden16.2%
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+28.2%
Graduate+4.1%
Is West Hants a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, West Hants receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. West Hants offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in West Hants is $69,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in West Hants is $230,000, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.2% have completed high school.
West Hants has a population of 19,509 with a density of 40 people per square mile. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96%), with 2.5% Black.
Population
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
West Hants vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.8% |
Social Characteristics
West Hants vs U.S. Average
The median household income in West Hants is $69,500, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Income: West Hants vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $69,500 |
| 8% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $41,720 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.2% |
| 183% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% |
| 24% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 32.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.3% |
| Work from Home | 17.7% |
The median home value in West Hants is $230,000, 18% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $230,000 |
| 18% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 16.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 79.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.4% |
| Housing Units | 8,370 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: West Hants vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: West Hants vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 482.8 sq mi (1,250.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |