Chester

Town · Nova Scotia · Population 10,693

Housing and jobs

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

47 · Average

Average monthly rent$848/month

NS: $1,083/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $758/month · 2016: $926/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$250,000

NS: $250,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $220,936 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Households spending 30%+ of income on housing15%

NS: 17.9% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 19.7% · 2016: 18.6% · Statistics Canada, 2021

36 · Below average

Median household income$64,500

NS: $71,500 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $54,769 · 2016: $58,800 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Population growth (5-year)3.7%

NS: 5% · Canada: 5.2% · 2016: -2.7% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Unemployment rate12.9%

NS: 12.7% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 8.5% · 2016: 10.3% · Statistics Canada, 2021