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IndexNorth SydneyCape BretonNova Scotia
Median household income$52,546$60,933$71,343
Unemployment rate6.4%7.7%5.7%
In labour force49.1%51.1%61.2%

Key findings

  • The median household income in North Sydney is 36% lower than the national average
  • The unemployment rate in North Sydney is equal to the national average
  • In North Sydney 13.8% of people earn $20,000 or less
  • In North Sydney 9.8% of people earn between $80,000 and $100,000
  • In North Sydney 0.7% of people earn $300,000 or more

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      $40,617 $60,933 $121,866
      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.

      North Sydney median earnings by income bracket

      North Sydney employment by industry

      Labour TypePercent
      Construction industry3.0%
      Manufacturing sector1.7%
      Financial & insurance services1.4%
      Wholesale & retail services7.9%
      Public administration3.2%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities3.9%
      Education, health & social services10.6%
      Other15.8%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Membertou 28B, NS1,070$45,79244.5%
      Cape Breton, NS94,573$60,93326.1%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Sunrise, FL94,657n/a 
      North Vancouver, BC94,662$132,87361.2%
      Quincy, MA94,389n/a 
      Plantation, FL94,366n/a 
      Dearborn, MI94,328n/a 
      Cape Breton, NS94,573$60,93326.1%
      Source: The North Sydney, Cape Breton, NS data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.