Neighbourhood comparison
Chester vs New Ross
Market data as of August 2026 · census Statistics Canada 2021
Chester is the pricier of the two — homes there typically sold for $602,204 versus $448,950 (PVSC sales). These are area medians for the whole neighbourhood, never an estimate for one home. On momentum, Chester moved +13% in price per square foot over two years against New Ross's +60% (Nova Scotia: +13%).
| Chester | New Ross | Nova Scotia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical sale · 24mo | $602,204 | $448,950 | $405,000 |
| Price trend · 2yr | +13% | +60% | +13% |
| Assessed values · 3yr | +52% | +47% | +52% |
| Homes | 695 | 714 | — |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1991 | 1979 |
| Built since 2016 | 3.2% | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Population · 2021 | 1,205 | 1,238 | — |
| Median age · 2021 | 55.6 | 55.6 | — |
| Median household income · 2021 | $64,500 | $64,500 | $67,500 |
| Owner-occupied · 2021 | 83% | 84% | 67.2% |
| Single-detached · 2021 | 88% | 88% | 63.7% |
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