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Housing and jobs

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

Affordability

92 · Excellent
Average monthly rent$500/month

NB: $870/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $448/month (estimated) · 2016: $0/month (estimated) (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$150,000

NB: $180,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $111,020 (estimated) (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Households spending 30%+ of income on housing5.1%

NB: 12.9% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 14.1% (estimated) · 2016: 12% (estimated) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Economy

61 · Good
Median household income$70,000

NB: $70,000 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $72,986 (estimated) · 2016: $66,672 (estimated) (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Population growth (5-year)2.2%

NB: 3.8% · Canada: 5.2% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Unemployment rate5.6%

NB: 10.3% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 12.4% (estimated) · 2016: 13.1% (estimated) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Sources

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