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Housing and jobs

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

Affordability

77 · Good
Average monthly rent$604/month

NB: $870/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $591/month · 2016: $554/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$90,000

NB: $180,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $82,692 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Households spending 30%+ of income on housing12.5%

NB: 12.9% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 21.3% · 2016: 17.5% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Economy

36 · Below average
Median household income$54,400

NB: $70,000 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $49,655 · 2016: $49,505 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Population growth (5-year)3.1%

NB: 3.8% · Canada: 5.2% · 2016: -11% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Unemployment rate12%

NB: 10.3% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 11.3% · 2016: 16% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Sources

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