Neighbourhood comparison
North Sydney vs Sydney
Market data as of September 2026 · census Statistics Canada 2021
Sydney is the pricier of the two — homes there typically sold for $234,000 versus $194,000 (PVSC sales). These are area medians for the whole neighbourhood, never an estimate for one home. On momentum, North Sydney moved +17% in price per square foot over two years against Sydney's +8% (Nova Scotia: +14%).
| North Sydney | Sydney | Nova Scotia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical sale · 24mo | $194,000 | $234,000 | $407,500 |
| Price trend · 2yr | +17% | +8% | +14% |
| Assessed values · 3yr | +61% | +63% | +52% |
| Homes | 1,878 | 5,900 | — |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1953 | 1979 |
| Built since 2016 | 1.4% | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Population · 2021 | 5,697 | 21,885 | — |
| Median age · 2021 | 54 | 45.2 | — |
| Median household income · 2021 | $56,468 | $54,536 | $67,500 |
| Owner-occupied · 2021 | 66% | 52% | 67.2% |
| Single-detached · 2021 | 69% | 57% | 63.7% |
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