Guysborough
Small town · Nova Scotia · Population 4,585
Housing and jobs
Housing costs, rents, incomes and jobs in Guysborough, with comparisons and sources.
Affordability
Average monthly rent$612/month
NS: $1,083/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $467/month (estimated) · 2016: $647/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$120,000
NS: $250,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $98,940 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Households spending 30%+ of income on housing8.8%
NS: 17.9% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 15.9% (estimated) · 2016: 13.6% · Statistics Canada, 2021
Economy
Median household income$54,000
NS: $71,500 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $44,073 (estimated) · 2016: $51,943 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Population growth (5-year)-1.8%
NS: 5% · Canada: 5.2% · 2016: -6.5% · Statistics Canada, 2021
Unemployment rate18.1%
NS: 12.7% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 15.5% (estimated) · 2016: 19% · Statistics Canada, 2021