Population, Households and Housing Stock
Structure Type

Households

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Nova Scotia — Structure Type

  Single-Detached Semi-Detached Row Duplex Low-Rise Apt. High-Rise Apt. Other Total
Nova Scotia 272,935 11,320 21,545 12,970 64,580 28,590 16,290 428,225
Cape Breton 32,275 750 2,785 1,885 4,545 215 1,340 43,800
Chester MD 4,420 120 105 80 115 0 195 5,025
Halifax 99,425 7,650 12,840 6,600 41,240 28,280 5,105 201,140
Kentville 8,160 105 800 595 1,830 15 430 11,935
Kings, Subd. A SC 7,650 225 830 85 305 0 370 9,460
Lunenburg MD 10,600 15 95 45 190 0 555 11,505
New Glasgow 11,220 465 675 310 1,955 10 850 15,480
Queens RGM 4,350 50 65 55 325 0 125 4,980
Truro 13,715 225 690 1,035 3,715 0 1,310 20,695
West Hants RM 6,675 75 240 110 765 0 515 8,375
Notes:
  • Where band housing is present, total dwelling counts are larger than the sum of owned and rented dwellings.
  • Other dwellings comprise other single-attached houses, mobile homes, and other movable dwellings.
  • Low-rise refers to apartments in buildings with fewer than 5 storeys
  • High-rise refers to apartments in buildings with 5 or more storeys
Source: CMHC, adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Canada and National Household Survey) (opens in new window)