B1Y (Cape Breton)

Postal area · Nova Scotia · Population 6,047

About postal areas

This area covers the postal codes that start with . Its figures come from the Census areas inside it. Full postal codes aren't open data, so a postal code search shows the postal area it belongs to. Crime and growth figures, marked Estimated, average the municipalities where its residents live.

Housing and jobs

Housing costs, rents, incomes and jobs in B1Y (Cape Breton), with comparisons and sources.

Affordability

88 · Excellent

Average monthly rent$743/month

NS: $1,083/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $505/month (estimated) · 2016: $659/month (estimated) (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$183,412

NS: $250,000 · Canada: $472,000 · Estimated · 2016: $169,009 (estimated) (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Households spending 30%+ of income on housing8.3%

NS: 17.9% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 17.7% (estimated) · 2016: 13.6% (estimated) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Economy

5 · Poor

Median household income$71,585

NS: $71,500 · Canada: $84,000 · Estimated · 2006: $62,268 (estimated) · 2016: $71,123 (estimated) (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Population growth (5-year)-0.6%

NS: 5% · Canada: 5.2% · Average of the municipalities here · Estimated · Statistics Canada, 2021

Unemployment rate22.3%

NS: 12.7% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 18% (estimated) · 2016: 21.4% (estimated) · Statistics Canada, 2021