Yarmouth

Small town · Nova Scotia · Population 6,829

Housing and jobs

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

49 · Average

Average monthly rent$779/month

NS: $1,083/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $710/month · 2016: $759/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$174,000

NS: $250,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $143,168 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Households spending 30%+ of income on housing23.2%

NS: 17.9% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 33% · 2016: 31.5% · Statistics Canada, 2021

35 · Below average

Median household income$48,000

NS: $71,500 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $40,439 · 2016: $41,086 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Population growth (5-year)4.8%

NS: 5% · Canada: 5.2% · 2016: -3.6% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Unemployment rate15.5%

NS: 12.7% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 12.6% · 2016: 12% · Statistics Canada, 2021