Best for families
The best neighbourhoods for families in Halifax
Ranked by the share of residents aged 0 to 14, among areas with at least one public school inside the boundary. Areas with fewer than 1,500 residents are left out. A school inside a neighbourhood does not guarantee a place there, so check the school board's locator with the exact address.
| # | Neighbourhood | Children under 15 | Schools inside | Median home | Renters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeside and BeechvilleSuburban · Bedford and the West | 22% | 1 | $439K* | 19% |
| 2 | Hammonds Plains and KingswoodSuburban · Bedford and the West | 20% | 2 | $574K* | 14% |
| 3 | SpryfieldSuburban · Mainland Halifax | 20% | 4 | $396K* | 40% |
| 4 | Beaver Bank and KinsacVillage · Sackville and the North | 19% | 2 | $431K* | 6% |
| 5 | Middle and Upper SackvilleSuburban · Sackville and the North | 19% | 7 | $388K* | 14% |
| 6 | Waverley and Fall RiverSuburban · Sackville and the North | 19% | 5 | $546K* | 11% |
| 7 | Eastern Passage and Cow BayVillage · Cole Harbour and the Eastern Shore | 18% | 4 | $327K* | 14% |
| 8 | TimberleaSuburban · Bedford and the West | 18% | 2 | $389K* | 15% |
| 9 | Larry Uteck and Bedford WestNewer suburb · Bedford and the West | 18% | 3 | $630K* | 57% |
| 10 | Cole HarbourSuburban · Cole Harbour and the Eastern Shore | 17% | 8 | $411K* | 19% |
| 11 | BedfordSuburban · Bedford and the West | 16% | 4 | $531K* | 27% |
| 12 | Enfield, Oakfield and Grand LakeVillage · Sackville and the North | 16% | 1 | $377K* | 7% |
| 13 | Tantallon and St. Margarets BayVillage · Bedford and the West | 16% | 6 | $491K* | 8% |
| 14 | Lawrencetown and ChezzetcookVillage · Cole Harbour and the Eastern Shore | 16% | 1 | $423K* | 7% |
| 15 | Lower SackvilleSuburban · Sackville and the North | 16% | 9 | $371K* | 28% |
Figures are estimates from open data; see each guide for sources. Ranking is a starting point, not advice: visit before you decide.
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