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Housing and jobs

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

Affordability

94 · Excellent
Average monthly rent$560/month

NB: $870/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $631/month · 2016: $629/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$100,000

NB: $180,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $93,863 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Households spending 30%+ of income on housing3.3%

NB: 12.9% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 11.2% · 2016: 12.1% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Economy

52 · Average
Median household income$60,000

NB: $70,000 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $51,363 · 2016: $52,289 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Population growth (5-year)-3.2%

NB: 3.8% · Canada: 5.2% · 2016: -1.3% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Unemployment rate4.3%

NB: 10.3% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 18.9% · 2016: 13.8% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Sources

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