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In labour force NAT. AVG.
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IndexSherwood HeightsHalifaxNova Scotia
Median household income$98,404$80,863$71,343
Unemployment rate3.4%5.1%5.7%
In labour force73.5%67.3%61.2%

Key findings

  • The median household income in Sherwood Heights is 19% higher than the national average
  • The unemployment rate in Sherwood Heights is 48% lower than the national average
  • In Sherwood Heights 1.2% of people earn $20,000 or less
  • In Sherwood Heights 10.8% of people earn between $80,000 and $100,000
  • In Sherwood Heights 2.4% of people earn $300,000 or more

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      $53,903 $80,863 $161,726
      City
      $47,557 $71,343 $142,686
      State
      $54,951 $82,436 $164,872
      Nation
      According to the PEW research center, the middle class is defined as a range from two thirds (2/3) of the median household income to a multiple of two (2) times the median household income. Displayed above are the city, state and national median household income averages. Simply enter your median household income to determine if your income falls into the middle class or if your household income is considered upper or lower class.

      Sherwood Heights median earnings by income bracket

      Sherwood Heights employment by industry

      Labour TypePercent
      Construction industry8.2%
      Manufacturing sector3.2%
      Financial & insurance services3.0%
      Wholesale & retail services9.2%
      Public administration6.8%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities3.4%
      Education, health & social services11.7%
      Other27.2%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Wallace Hills 14A, NS11$55,00033.3%
      Cole Harbour 30, NS230$53,24635.4%
      Halifax, NS451,852$80,8631.9%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Virginia Beach, VA450,882n/a 
      Laval, QC445,050$84,2112.2%
      Miami, FL461,080n/a 
      Long Beach, CA462,081n/a 
      Raleigh, NC469,698n/a 
      Halifax, NS451,852$80,8631.9%
      Source: The Sherwood Heights, Halifax, NS data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.