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Housing and jobs

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

Affordability

90 · Excellent
Average monthly rent$520/month

NB: $870/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $299/month (estimated) · 2016: $822/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$160,000

NB: $180,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $153,648 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Households spending 30%+ of income on housing5.5%

NB: 12.9% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 15.1% (estimated) · 2016: 12.3% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Economy

43 · Average
Median household income$69,500

NB: $70,000 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $56,094 (estimated) · 2016: $63,271 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Population growth (5-year)6.9%

NB: 3.8% · Canada: 5.2% · 2016: -0.6% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Unemployment rate13.5%

NB: 10.3% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 13.1% (estimated) · 2016: 15.9% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Sources

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