Housing
Own your own home — affordably
In 2006, 76.8% of the population of Pictou County owned their dwellings and 22.6% rented, compared with provincial averages of 72% and 27.6% respectively.
The average value of dwellings in the area increased 69.4% between 1996 and 2006 to $114,744. Average major monthly payments for homeowners was $643 in 2006, compared with $489 in 1996. Average monthly rent in Pictou County increased from $459/month in 1996 to $546/month in 2006.
In Nova Scotia, The average value of dwellings in the area increased 82.5% between 1996 and 2006 to $158,000. Average major monthly payments for homeowners was $761 in 2006, compared with $562 in 1996. Average monthly rent in Nova Scotiaincreased from $538/month in 1996 to $671/month in 2006.
Pictou County General Housing Statistics, 2006
|
Private Households |
19,290 |
|
Persons living in Private Households |
46,220 |
|
Average Household Income |
53,371 |
|
Average Value of Dwelling ($) |
114,744 |
|
Average Mortgage Payments for Owners ($) |
643 |
|
Average Gross Rent ($) |
54 |
Source: 2006 Census of Canada-Statistics Canada and Nova Scotia Statistical Review, 2006
Other Pictou County Housing Statistics
|
Total Number of Owned Dwellings |
11,103 |
74.56% |
|
Total Number of Rented Dwellings |
3,643 |
24.46% |
|
Total Number of Occupied Dwellings |
14,891 |
|
|
Number of Dwellings Constructed Before 1991 |
16,900 |
|
|
Number of Dwellings Constructed 1991-2001 |
1,640 |
Source: 2001 Census of Canada- Statistics Canada, 2006 Statistical Review & FP Markets 2007
Average House Sales Price, 2005
|
Nova Scotia |
159,556 |
|
Annapolis Valley |
123,704 |
|
Cape Breton |
73,508 |
|
Halifax-Dartmouth |
188,484 |
|
Highland |
107,097 |
|
Northern Nova Scotia |
94,335 |
|
South Shore |
141,174 |
Source: Nova Scotia Statistical Review, 2006
Pictou County MLS Real Estate Sales Figures, 2001-2006
|
New Glasgow & Stellarton |
Trenton, Pictou & Westville |
Rural Pictou County |
TotalPictou County |
|
|
2001 Average Price |
$85,730 |
$52,004 |
$62,436 |
$70,963 |
|
2001 Sales |
172 |
71 |
140 |
383 |
|
2002 Average Price (to July 02) |
$89,193 |
$58,502 |
$67,500 |
$74,557 |
|
2002 Sales (to July 02) |
110 |
55 |
103 |
268 |
|
2003 Average Price |
$82,965 |
$60,584 |
$69,517 |
$72,496 |
|
2003 Sales |
130 |
73 |
165 |
368 |
|
2004 Average Price |
$83,891 |
$62,382 |
$76,290 |
$75,920 |
|
2004 Sales |
127 |
79 |
155 |
361 |
|
2005 Average Price |
$99,976 |
$68,180 |
$90,773 |
$88,595 |
|
2005 Sales |
138 |
97 |
188 |
423 |
|
2006 Average Price |
$105,476 |
$73,454 |
$90,868 |
$98,742 |
|
2006 Sales |
148 |
100 |
193 |
441 |
Source: Nova Scotia Association of Realtors
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