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Housing and jobs

Housing costs, rents, incomes and jobs in Antigonish, Subd. B, with comparisons and sources.

Affordability

72 · Good
Average monthly rent$690/month

NS: $1,083/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $616/month (estimated) · 2016: $847/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$180,000

NS: $250,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $164,875 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Households spending 30%+ of income on housing9.9%

NS: 17.9% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 16.3% (estimated) · 2016: 13.3% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Economy

16 · Poor
Median household income$75,000

NS: $71,500 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $66,186 (estimated) · 2016: $72,483 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Population growth (5-year)-2.7%

NS: 5% · Canada: 5.2% · 2016: -2.1% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Unemployment rate12.9%

NS: 12.7% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 8.4% (estimated) · 2016: 12.7% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Sources

Adapted from Statistics Canada, Census of Population 2021 (Census Profile). This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada.