West Hants, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

3.0 /5.0
B Good
19,509 Population 40/sq mi density
$69,500 Median Income $41,720 per capita
$230,000 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 16.2% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$69,500 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$230,000 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$230,000
18% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
79.6%
22% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
8,370

Ownership vs. Renting

79.6%
Owner-Occupied
20.4%
Renter-Occupied
80%
20%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
16.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
48% below US avg (31.0%)
Homeownership Rate
79.6%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$230,000

Rent

Census Median Rent$850

Market

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied79.6%
Renter-Occupied20.4%
Homeownership Rate79.6%
Total Housing Units8,370
Rent Burden16.2%