Tompkinsville

Tompkinsville, Nova Scotia, Canada

Market snapshot

As of September 4, 2026, the median asking price in Tompkinsville is $194,500, across 527 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 143 days.

112 new listings came to market in Tompkinsville in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $204 per square foot, based on the 263 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Tompkinsville are listed at an average of $336,581 across 241 active listings.

Vacant land in Tompkinsville are listed at an average of $84,952 across 206 active listings.

Duplexes in Tompkinsville are listed at an average of $268,270 across 23 active listings.

Homes in Tompkinsville are listed at an average of $226,661 across 13 active listings.

About Tompkinsville

Tompkinsville is a small, rural neighbourhood/community setting in Nova Scotia characterized by low-density housing, a quiet lifestyle, and a resident base that skews toward families, long-time locals, and some retirees. The housing stock is primarily detached homes on larger lots with a mix of older properties and incremental renovations rather than new-build subdivisions. Demand tends to be driven by local employment and lifestyle buyers rather than large inflows of international migration, so turnover is lower and the market can feel “thin” compared with Halifax-area suburbs.

Amenities are limited within the immediate neighbourhood and residents typically rely on nearby service centres for groceries, healthcare, recreation, and broader retail. School options are generally accessed via short drives to surrounding communities, and transit is predominantly car-dependent with little to no fixed-route public transit. From an investment standpoint, Tompkinsville can offer higher rent-to-price ratios than major urban markets, but rental demand is narrower and more seasonal/variable, with tenant pools tied closely to local jobs and household formation. Price growth has been more modest than the Halifax metro boom, and liquidity (time-to-sell and buyer depth) is a key risk factor that investors should price in.

Market pulse

Limited market data is currently available for Tompkinsville, so there aren’t enough recent, neighbourhood-specific sales or pricing figures to confidently quantify trends right now. For buyers and investors, this means pricing and demand signals may be less transparent and outcomes more sensitive to individual property features, so it’s wise to compare against nearby areas and watch for new listings and completed sales to establish direction.

Getting around

Walk Score 6 · Bike Score 30

Frequently asked questions about Tompkinsville

What is the average home price in Tompkinsville?

The median asking price in Tompkinsville is $194,500, across 527 active MLS® listings as of September 4, 2026. The average asking price is $252,619. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Tompkinsville?

There are 527 active MLS® listings in Tompkinsville as of September 4, 2026. 112 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Tompkinsville?

Homes currently listed in Tompkinsville have been on the market an average of 143 days as of September 4, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.

What types of homes are for sale in Tompkinsville?

Of the 527 homes currently listed in Tompkinsville, 46% detached houses, 39% vacant land, 4% duplexes, 1% commercial properties.

Is Tompkinsville walkable?

Tompkinsville has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Bike Score is 30.

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