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 268,970 124,040 35,210 428,225
Cape Breton 27,105 12,510 4,180 43,800
Chester MD 2,895 1,670 465 5,025
Halifax 132,275 55,680 13,185 201,140
Kentville 7,405 3,585 940 11,935
Kings, Subd. A SC 5,895 2,815 750 9,460
Lunenburg MD 6,865 3,545 1,090 11,505
New Glasgow 9,320 4,515 1,650 15,480
Queens RGM 2,875 1,485 620 4,980
Truro 13,010 5,970 1,720 20,695
West Hants RM 4,730 2,770 870 8,375
Notes:
  • Where band housing is present, total dwelling counts are larger than the sum of owned and rented dwellings.
  • For 2021 data, dwellings built from 2016 to 2021 include homes built up to May 10, 2021.
  • For 2011 data, dwellings built from 2011 to 2016 include homes built up to May 10, 2016.
  • For 2006 data, dwellings built from 2006 to 2011 include homes built up to May 16, 2011.
Source: CMHC, adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Canada and National Household Survey) (opens in new window)