Neighbourhood comparison
Lower South River vs West River
Market data as of September 2026 · census Statistics Canada 2021
Lower South River is the pricier of the two — homes there typically sold for $392,000 versus $355,000 (PVSC sales). These are area medians for the whole neighbourhood, never an estimate for one home. On momentum, Lower South River moved +41% in price per square foot over two years against West River's +18% (Nova Scotia: +14%).
| Lower South River | West River | Nova Scotia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical sale · 24mo | $392,000 | $355,000 | $407,500 |
| Price trend · 2yr | +41% | +18% | +14% |
| Assessed values · 3yr | +47% | +43% | +52% |
| Homes | 787 | 2,684 | — |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1990 | 1979 |
| Built since 2016 | 6% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Population · 2021 | 2,190 | 8,430 | — |
| Median age · 2021 | 47 | 45.6 | — |
| Median household income · 2021 | $73,580 | $71,500 | $67,500 |
| Owner-occupied · 2021 | 82% | 67% | 67.2% |
| Single-detached · 2021 | 72% | 62% | 63.7% |
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