Shelburne
Small town · Nova Scotia · Population 1,644
Housing and jobs
Housing costs, rents, incomes and jobs in Shelburne, with comparisons and sources.
Affordability
Average monthly rent$710/month
NS: $1,083/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $639/month (estimated) · 2016: $652/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$150,000
NS: $250,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $132,279 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Households spending 30%+ of income on housing15.2%
NS: 17.9% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 28.2% (estimated) · 2016: 21.6% · Statistics Canada, 2021
Economy
Median household income$53,200
NS: $71,500 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $41,670 (estimated) · 2016: $49,727 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Population growth (5-year)-5.7%
NS: 5% · Canada: 5.2% · 2016: 3.4% · Statistics Canada, 2021
Unemployment rate13.9%
NS: 12.7% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 11.3% (estimated) · 2016: 10.7% · Statistics Canada, 2021