Neighbourhood comparison
Big Bras d'Or vs Middle River
Market data as of August 2026 · census Statistics Canada 2021
Big Bras d'Or is the pricier of the two — homes there typically sold for $279,000 versus $190,000 (PVSC sales). These are area medians for the whole neighbourhood, never an estimate for one home. On momentum, Big Bras d'Or moved +6% in price per square foot over two years against Middle River's +39% (Nova Scotia: +13%).
| Big Bras d'Or | Middle River | Nova Scotia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical sale · 24mo | $279,000 | $190,000 | $405,000 |
| Price trend · 2yr | +6% | +39% | +13% |
| Assessed values · 3yr | +55% | +48% | +52% |
| Homes | 972 | 376 | — |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1979 | 1979 |
| Built since 2016 | 2.5% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Population · 2021 | 1,695 | 1,343 | — |
| Median age · 2021 | 54.8 | 39.5 | — |
| Median household income · 2021 | $68,500 | $62,476 | $67,500 |
| Owner-occupied · 2021 | 89% | 90% | 67.2% |
| Single-detached · 2021 | 88% | 90% | 63.7% |
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