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 263,460 20,425 10,180 12,355 58,405 21,400 15,770 401,990
Cape Breton 31,650 765 2,840 1,895 4,370 230 1,335 43,080
Chester MD 4,200 100 90 80 90 0 215 4,770
Halifax 86,600 6,590 11,790 6,260 36,895 21,040 4,280 173,460
Kentville 7,880 90 845 530 1,630 20 375 11,370
Kings, Subd. A SC 7,500 220 730 95 305 0 405 9,265
Lunenburg MD 10,150 10 65 55 165 0 570 11,010
New Glasgow 11,185 390 655 345 1,685 0 860 15,135
Queens RGM 4,190 40 60 60 280 0 115 4,740
Truro 13,570 230 600 965 3,400 0 1,330 20,095
West Hants RM 5,745 20 70 60 175 0 360 6,425
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)