Halifax, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
7,739
Population Density
485
Labor Participaton
72.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
27.3%
Median Household Income
$77,993
Median Individual Income
$36,735
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$56,605

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$281,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,599
Median Mortgage Payment
$2,031
Housing Units
2,941
People who reside in Halifax live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
70%
Apt, Condo, Other
30%
Analysis

Income

Households in Halifax earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 29% higher per household.

Housing

Halifax has a median house price of $281,500. The cost of homeownership is higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Halifax is 58% more than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 9%

Demographics

The median age in Halifax is 43. Halifax has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.

Halifax ranks worse than average for having an educated population with less college graduates per resident than most areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Halifax Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 281,500 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 2,031 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 1,599 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 3.1% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 12% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 485 885 93
Personal Comparison
Halifax Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 77,993 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 36,735 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 56,605 60,923 46,881
Median Age 42.5 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 72.3% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 27.3% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Halifax, MA
485
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Halifax is comparable to that of a Rural Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics