Benchmarking
Compare the region with Nova Scotia, Atlantic Canada, and Rural Canada
Population
Region
48,300
Nova Scotia
-95.3%
1,038,000
Atlantic Canada
-98.0%
2,450,000
Rural Canada
-99.3%
6,800,000
Median Age
Region
48.5 years
Nova Scotia
+3.6%
46.8 years
Atlantic Canada
+2.8%
47.2 years
Rural Canada
48.5 years
Labour Force Participation
Region
58.2%
Nova Scotia
-5.4%
61.5%
Atlantic Canada
-4.3%
60.8%
Rural Canada
58.2%
Median Household Income
Region
$62,500
Nova Scotia
-13.8%
$72,500
Atlantic Canada
-10.5%
$69,800
Rural Canada
-3.1%
$64,500
Average Home Price
Region
$260,000
Nova Scotia
-32.5%
$385,000
Atlantic Canada
-24.6%
$345,000
Rural Canada
-8.8%
$285,000
Cost of Living Index
Region
100
Nova Scotia
102
Atlantic Canada
+2.0%
98
Rural Canada
+5.3%
95
Benchmarking Summary
The region demonstrates competitive positioning across key economic indicators. With lower cost of living and housing prices compared to provincial and regional averages, the county offers significant value advantages. The region's demographic profile and employment structure align closely with rural Canadian averages, suggesting strong potential for sustainable growth.