Population, Households and Housing Stock
Period of Construction and Condition of Dwelling

Households

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  2. Percentage

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Nova Scotia — Period of Construction and Condition of Dwelling

  Needs Only Regular Maintenance Needs Minor Repairs Needs Major Repairs Total
Nova Scotia 242,445 124,170 35,370 401,990
Cape Breton 26,070 12,495 4,515 43,080
Chester MD 2,700 1,605 460 4,770
Halifax 110,895 51,095 11,470 173,460
Kentville 6,640 3,700 1,030 11,370
Kings, Subd. A SC 5,350 3,045 860 9,265
Lunenburg MD 6,030 3,800 1,180 11,010
New Glasgow 8,750 4,665 1,710 15,135
Queens RGM 2,480 1,620 640 4,740
Truro 11,995 6,310 1,790 20,095
West Hants RM 3,275 2,485 670 6,425
Notes:
  • Where band housing is present, total dwelling counts are larger than the sum of owned and rented dwellings.
  • For 2016 data, dwellings built from 2011 to 2016 include homes built up to May 10, 2016.
  • For 2011 data, dwellings built from 2006 to 2011 include homes built up to May 10, 2011.
  • For 2006 data, dwellings built from 2001 to 2006 include homes built up to May 16, 2006.
Source: CMHC, adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Canada and National Household Survey) (opens in new window)