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Housing and jobs

Housing costs, rents, incomes and jobs in Belfast, with comparisons and sources.

Affordability

67 · Good
Average monthly rent$640/month

PE: $996/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $154/month (estimated) · 2016: $0/month (estimated) (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$232,000

PE: $300,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $172,676 (estimated) (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Households spending 30%+ of income on housing10.9%

PE: 15.5% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 16.6% (estimated) · 2016: 14.8% (estimated) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Economy

40 · Average
Median household income$70,500

PE: $73,500 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $53,540 (estimated) · 2016: $64,060 (estimated) (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Population growth (5-year)3.1%

PE: 8% · Canada: 5.2% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Unemployment rate10.5%

PE: 10.3% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 12% (estimated) · 2016: 16.9% (estimated) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Sources

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