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Halifax location & demographic data

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.

Halifax at a glance

Key demographic and housing indicators for Halifax.

Population
515,088
Median age
42
years
Median household income
$75,000
per year
Homeownership rate
61%
39% rent
Median home value
$348,000
Median rent
$1,130
per month
Avg. commute
24 min
Unemployment
11%
Avg. household size
2.3
people

About 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.

Halifax demographics in detail

Age, income, education, and household breakdowns for Halifax.

Age distribution

0–1415%
15–2412%
25–4428%
45–6427%
65+18%

Household income

Under $40k20%
$40–79k30%
$80–99k13%
$100–149k20%
$150k+17%

Education (age 25+)

No certificate13%
High school26%
College / trade30%
Bachelor’s or higher31%

Household composition

One-person30%
Couples51%
Multigenerational2%

Neighbourhoods in Halifax

All 199 neighbourhoods in Halifax with location data. Select one for local insights.

AntrimBald RockBarkhouse SettlementBaysideBear CoveBeaver BankBeaver DamBeaver HarbourBedfordBeech HillBeechvilleBig LakeBlack PointBlind BayBoutiliers PointBrooksideBrookvaleCaribou MinesCarrolls CornerChaplinChaswoodCherry BrookClam BayClam HarbourCole HarbourCollege LakeConrod SettlementCooks BrookCow BayDartmouthDeanDebaies CoveDevils IslandDevonDuncans CoveDutch SettlementEast ChezzetcookEast DoverEast JeddoreEast LawrencetownEast Loon Lake VillageEast PennantEast PetpeswickEast PrestonEast QuoddyEast Ship HarbourEastern PassageEcum SecumEcum Secum WestElderbankElmsdaleElmsvaleFall RiverFergusons CoveFletchers LakeFrench VillageGaetz BrookGlen HavenGlen MargaretGlenmoreGoffsGoodwoodGovernor LakeGrand DesertGrand LakeGreenwoodHacketts CoveHalibut BayHalifaxHammonds PlainsHarrietsfieldHarrigan CoveHartlin SettlementHatchet LakeHead Of ChezzetcookHead Of JeddoreHead Of St Margarets BayHerring CoveHigginsvilleHubbardsHubleyIndian HarbourIngramportJacket LakeKetch HarbourKinsacLake CharlotteLake EchoLake EgmontLake LoonLakesideLakeviewLantzLawrencetownLewis LakeLindsay LakeLiscomb SanctuaryLittle HarbourLochaber MinesLong LakeLower East ChezzetcookLower ProspectLower SackvilleLower Ship HarbourLower Three Fathom HarbourLucasvilleMalay FallsMarinetteMcgraths CoveMcnabs IslandMeaghers GrantMiddle MusquodoboitMiddle Porters LakeMiddle SackvilleMilfordMill LakeMinevilleMitchell BayMontague Gold MinesMoose River Gold MinesMooseheadMooselandMoser RiverMurchyvilleMurphy CoveMushaboomMusquodoboit HarbourMyers PointNecum TeuchNewcomb CornerNorth PrestonOakfieldOldhamOstrea LakeOtter LakeOwls HeadOyster PondPace SettlementPeggys CovePeggys Cove Preservation AreaPleasant HarbourPleasant PointPleasant ValleyPopes HarbourPort DufferinPorters LakePortuguese CoveProspectProspect BayQueenslandRiver LakeSalmon River BridgeSambroSambro CreekSambro HeadSeabrightSeaforthShad BayShearwaterSheet HarbourSheet Harbour PassageShip HarbourSmiths SettlementSober IslandSouth SectionSouth UniackeSouthwest CoveSpry BaySpry HarbourStillwater LakeTangierTantallonTen Mile LakeTerence BayThird LakeThree Fathom HarbourTimberleaTrafalgarUpper Hammonds PlainsUpper LakevilleUpper MusquodoboitUpper SackvilleUpper TantallonWatt SectionWaverleyWellingtonWest ChezzetcookWest DoverWest JeddoreWest Loon LakeWest PennantWest PetpeswickWest Porters LakeWest QuoddyWestphalWhites LakeWilliamswoodWindsor JunctionWyses Corner

Halifax — frequently asked questions

What is the population of Halifax?

Halifax has a population of approximately 515,088 residents.

What is the median household income in Halifax?

The median household income in Halifax is $75,000 per year.

What is the average home price in Halifax?

The median dwelling value in Halifax is approximately $348,000.

What is the homeownership rate in Halifax?

About 61% of homes in Halifax are owner-occupied, while roughly 39% are rented.

How much is rent in Halifax?

The median monthly rent in Halifax is around $1,130.

What is the median age in Halifax?

The median age in Halifax is 42 years.

What is the average commute time in Halifax?

Residents of Halifax have an average commute of about 24 min.

What percentage of Halifax residents have a university degree?

About 31% of Halifax residents aged 25 and over hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.

How many households in Halifax earn over $150,000?

Roughly 17% of households in Halifax have an income of $150,000 or more per year.

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