Town of Truro
695 Prince Street
Truro, NS B2N 1G5

Contact us by Mail:
Po Box 427 Truro, NS B2N 5C5

Telephone: (902) 895-4484
Fax: (902) 893-0501

2006 General Statistics
2006 General Statistics: Truro



Population * 11,765
Average Household Income * $37,056
Home Language - English * 11,295

- French *

10
- Other * 85




Residential Statistics




Total Number of Private Households * 5,555

Average Value of Owned Dwelling *

$132,142
Average Gross Rent per Unit/Month * $600
Total Residential Assessment 2008: $455 Million
Residential Tax Rate/$100 Assessment 2008: 1.72



Tax and Assessment




Total Commercial Assessment 2008: $238 Million
Commercial Tax Rate per $100 Assessment 2008: $3.92



Finance and Property Statistics




Water Rates - April 1, 2006 Meter Size Base Rate Quarterly

5/8" $47.94

3/4" $71.33

1" $118.09

1 1/2" $235.00

2" $375.29

3" $749.40

4" $1,170.27

6" $2,339.36

8" $3,742.26

10" $4,677.54
Consumption Rates 0 - 1250 Cubic Metres $0.54/ Cubic Metres

> 1250 Cubic Metres  $0.36/ Cubic Metres

*Source - 2006 Community Profiles, Statistics Canada