A data profile of Halifax, Nova Scotia — home to about 515,088 people. Explore demographics, housing, and building-permit activity, all from Neighbourly's Canadian location intelligence platform.
Key demographic and housing indicators for Halifax.
Halifax is home to approximately 515,088 residents, with a median age of 42. The median household income is $75,000 and 61% of homes are owner-occupied. The median home value sits around $348,000, with median rent near $1,130 per month. Residents of Halifax report an average commute of about 24 min.
Age, income, education, and household breakdowns for Halifax.
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Halifax has a population of approximately 515,088 residents.
The median household income in Halifax is $75,000 per year.
The median dwelling value in Halifax is approximately $348,000.
About 61% of homes in Halifax are owner-occupied, while roughly 39% are rented.
The median monthly rent in Halifax is around $1,130.
The median age in Halifax is 42 years.
Residents of Halifax have an average commute of about 24 min.
About 31% of Halifax residents aged 25 and over hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Roughly 17% of households in Halifax have an income of $150,000 or more per year.
This profile is built from Neighbourly's live Canadian datasets.
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