Population, Households and Housing Stock
Housing Suitability

Households

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Nova Scotia — Housing Suitability

  Suitable Not Suitable (Crowded) Total
Nova Scotia 390,450 11,540 401,990
Cape Breton 41,640 1,440 43,080
Chester MD 4,705 70 4,770
Halifax 167,475 5,985 173,460
Kentville 11,145 230 11,370
Kings, Subd. A SC 9,060 200 9,265
Lunenburg MD 10,820 190 11,010
New Glasgow 14,745 390 15,135
Queens RGM 4,660 80 4,740
Truro 19,640 455 20,095
West Hants RM 6,325 105 6,425
Notes:
  • Where band housing is present, total dwelling counts are larger than the sum of owned and rented dwellings.
  • Suitable dwellings have enough bedrooms for the size and make-up of resident households.
Source: CMHC, adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Canada and National Household Survey) (opens in new window)