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Halifax Metro Area

NS · 114 cities · 1,054,988 population

1,054,988 Total Population
114 Cities & Towns
$61,744 Avg Income
$198,426 Avg Home Value
$766 Avg Rent
32.3% Bachelor's+

Largest Cities in Halifax Metro

Halifax, NS

Pop 439,819
Income $81,000
Home $348,000

Dartmouth, NS

Pop 101,343
Income $61,563
Home $197,102

Lower Sackville, NS

Pop 51,749
Income $61,563
Home $197,102

Downtown Halifax, NS

Pop 25,555
Income $61,563
Home $197,102

Halifax West End, NS

Pop 22,664
Income $61,563
Home $197,102

Bedford, NS

Pop 21,474
Income $61,563
Home $197,102

Woodlawn, NS

Pop 20,000
Income $61,563
Home $197,102

Halifax South End, NS

Pop 19,922
Income $61,563
Home $197,102

Armdale, NS

Pop 16,502
Income $61,563
Home $197,102

Halifax North End, NS

Pop 14,893
Income $61,563
Home $197,102

Eastern Passage, NS

Pop 11,738
Income $61,563
Home $197,102

Fall River, NS

Pop 11,526
Income $61,563
Home $197,102

The Halifax metropolitan area is the 55th largest metro area in Canada, with a total population of 1,054,988 spread across 114 cities and towns in NS. Anchored by Halifax, this metro area is a significant economic and cultural hub that draws residents and businesses from across the region.

Residents of the Halifax metro area earn an average household income of $61,744, while the average home value sits at $198,426. Renters in the area pay an average of $766 per month, making the cost of living relatively affordable compared to the national average. About 32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting the area's well-educated workforce.

The Halifax metro reports an average violent crime rate of 93.6 per 1,000 residents, which is above the national average. Property crime averages 66.7 per 1,000 residents across the metro. The area experiences an average annual temperature of 46.5°F, with cooler temperatures throughout the year. The average poverty rate across cities in this metro is 19.8%, suggesting economic challenges in parts of the region.

With 114 distinct communities ranging from major urban centers to smaller suburban towns, the Halifax metro area offers a wide variety of living options. The sheer number of cities provides prospective residents with diverse choices in terms of housing, schools, commute times, and neighborhood character. Explore the full list of cities below to find detailed data on population, income, housing costs, and more.

Metro Area Overview

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature46.5°F
Avg January Temp31.6°F
Avg July Temp67.7°F
Avg Annual Precipitation73.6"

Safety

Avg Violent Crime Rate93.6 per 1K
Avg Property Crime Rate66.7 per 1K

Economy

Avg Unemployment Rate5.4%
Avg Poverty Rate19.8%
Avg Median Age41.9

All 114 Cities in Halifax Metro Area

1 Halifax NS 439,819
2 Dartmouth NS 101,343
3 Lower Sackville NS 51,749
4 Downtown Halifax NS 25,555
5 Halifax West End NS 22,664
6 Bedford NS 21,474
7 Woodlawn NS 20,000
8 Halifax South End NS 19,922
9 Armdale NS 16,502
10 Halifax North End NS 14,893
11 Eastern Passage NS 11,738
12 Fall River NS 11,526
13 Spryfield NS 10,118
14 Rockingham NS 10,079
15 Millview NS 9,189
16 Forest Hills NS 8,822
17 Fairview NS 8,618
18 Albro Lake NS 8,503
19 Woodside NS 8,348
20 Manor Park NS 7,716
21 Burnside NS 7,506
22 Quinpool District NS 7,228
23 Port Wallace NS 6,963
24 Harbourview NS 6,656
25 Enfield NS 6,583
26 Westmount NS 6,388
27 Downtown Dartmouth NS 6,300
28 Williams Lake NS 6,268
29 Hammonds Plains NS 6,242
30 Beaver Bank NS 6,000
31 Timberlea NS 5,627
32 Convoy Place NS 5,581
33 Willowdale NS 5,543
34 Clayton Park NS 5,201
35 Imperoyal NS 5,102
36 Colby Village NS 4,934
37 Middle Sackville NS 4,329
38 Ellenvale NS 3,994
39 Fairmount NS 3,928
40 Porters Lake NS 3,716
41 Mount Uniacke NS 3,501
42 Portland Hills NS 3,403
43 Lawrencetown NS 3,402
44 Stillwater Lake NS 3,379
45 Preston NS 3,223
46 Portland Estates NS 3,099
47 Southdale NS 2,925
48 Herring Cove NS 2,790
49 Sunset Acres NS 2,750
50 Indian Brook 14 NS 2,739
51 Cowie Hill NS 2,694
52 Highfield Park NS 2,678
53 Crichton Park NS 2,576
54 Waverley NS 2,541
55 Westphal NS 2,533
56 Tam O'Shanter Ridge NS 2,519
57 Micmac Village NS 2,429
58 Lake Echo NS 2,365
59 Glen Moir NS 2,294
60 Lantz NS 2,229
61 Bridgeview NS 2,206
62 Russell Lake NS 2,146
63 Beechville NS 2,100
64 Shad Bay NS 2,053
65 Commodore Park NS 1,976
66 Upper Hammonds Plains NS 1,840
67 Greenough NS 1,819
68 Montebello NS 1,751
69 Musquodoboit Harbour NS 1,714
70 Cow Bay NS 1,619
71 Wallace Heights NS 1,551
72 Shearwater NS 1,550
73 Wildwood Lake NS 1,523
74 Springfield Lake NS 1,500
75 Brookside NS 1,439
76 Nantucket NS 1,417
77 Tufts Cove NS 1,409
78 Boulderwood NS 1,393
79 Bel Ayr Park NS 1,305
80 Keystone Village NS 1,233
81 Lancaster Ridge NS 1,225
82 Milford Station NS 1,100
83 Oakmount NS 1,075
84 Mineville NS 1,073
85 Melville Cove NS 1,071
86 English Corner NS 1,058
87 Upper Sackville NS 1,035
88 Hubley NS 1,029
89 Wedgewood NS 974
90 North Preston NS 903
91 East Preston NS 869
92 Brooklyn NS 849
93 Harrietsfield NS 849
94 Lake Loon NS 782
95 Boutiliers Point NS 765
96 Brightwood NS 681
97 Mulgrave Park NS 680
98 Terence Bay NS 678
99 Hubbards NS 654
100 Sherwood Heights NS 651
101 Avondale NS 584
102 Black Point NS 486
103 Upper Burlington NS 483
104 Cherry Brook NS 446
105 Elmsdale NS 413
106 Shubenacadie NS 411
107 Sambro NS 399
108 Middle Musquodoboit NS 371
109 East Lawrencetown NS 251
110 Head of Chezzetcook NS 245
111 Cole Harbour NS 208
112 ColeRidge Estates NS 200
113 West Dover NS 180
114 Peggys Cove NS 30