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Housing and jobs

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

Affordability

82 · Excellent
Average monthly rent$590/month

NB: $870/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $575/month · 2016: $725/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$120,000

NB: $180,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $94,206 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Households spending 30%+ of income on housing10.3%

NB: 12.9% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 15.8% · 2016: 7.6% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Economy

11 · Poor
Median household income$65,000

NB: $70,000 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $55,632 · 2016: $58,315 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Population growth (5-year)-8.7%

NB: 3.8% · Canada: 5.2% · 2016: -4% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Unemployment rate12.5%

NB: 10.3% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 7.3% · 2016: 11.2% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Sources

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