2 Great Places to Buy a Home in Truro, Nova Scotia

With its population of less than 13,000, Truro may appear unassuming on the surface but when you dig a little deeper, you’ll find Truro offers a mix of options for homes depending on your lifestyle and needs and has many distinct neighbourhoods and sister towns in close proximity, making it an excellent area to consider when buying a home. 

In fact, when you add up all these neighbourhoods, Truro’s aggregate population is nearly 50,000! With a population density of only 16.9 people per square kilometre, many areas around Truro offer space and generous lot sizes for those that like a little more room to breath.  

Let’s look at 2 of our favorite places to buy a home in and around Truro!

Downtown Truro offers an urban lifestyle for those who want walkable amenities and easy access to shopping and other essentials. This historic core has the best of both worlds with small town charm and a unique mix of local business, services and shops. You’ll enjoy the historical architecture of buildings dating back to the 1800’s and immerse yourself in culture with art galleries, museums and the library all within reach. 

Like many towns around Nova Scotia, the town of Truro provides drinking water and sewage services to those who live within its bounds. As a homeowner, you’re only responsible for the pipes from the street into your house making water and septic maintenance a smaller concern. 

In 2025, homes sold in Truro had an average price of $367,627 making it slightly more affordable than some of the other neighbouring communities. 

Bible Hill 

A quick drive across the across the Salmon River that runs from the Bay of Fundy through Truro, and you’ll find yourself in the wonderful village of Bible Hill. With a population of just over 5,000, Bible Hill has a strong emphasis on single-family, detached homes, many built in the 70s and 80s, and more spacious lots than those in downtown Truro. 

Bible Hill is known for its family-friendliness with many subdivisions full of young families, recreational parks, and schools. Even post-secondary is possible with the Agricultural Campus of Dalhousie University located on Pictou Rd. 

When it comes to municipal services, homes in Bible Hill are typically on municipal sewage so like Truro, your responsibility as a homeowner is reduced. However, many homes are on their own well for water, usually drilled wells, so home owners have increased responsibility to ensure the quality and quantity of their household water.  

In 2025, homes sold in Bible Hill had an average price of $434,579 making it slightly more expensive to purchase a home compared to downtown Truro, but that price tag comes with larger lots, more community green space and privacy.  

Truro truly offers a wide variety of options to put down your roots. When thinking to where to move in Truro, ask yourself what’s important to you and your family. What are your lifestyles like and what amenities or activities do you want to have close by? Do you want the hustle and bustle of downtown Truro with its walkable amenities? Do you want the strong sense of community and family-friendly vibes that Bible Hill offers? Regardless of your lifestyle, there’s a community here in Truro to suit your needs!

Thinking of Making the Move? 

Our team at The Thomas Group were born and raised in Truro, Nova Scotia. Reach out for professional advice from local experts and make your move to Truro today!