Average house price by city in Canada
Average home prices for major Canadian cities, ranked from highest to lowest. Data is from local real estate boards as of early 2026.
| Rank | City | Average Home Price | Year-over-Year Change | Market Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria | $1,307,400 | -1.8% | Balanced |
| 2 | Vancouver | $1,206,180 | -1.5% | Buyer’s market |
| 3 | Toronto (GTA) | $1,008,968 | -7.0% | Buyer’s market |
| 4 | Waterloo Region | $753,316 | -0.3% | Seller’s market |
| 5 | Hamilton | $734,639 | -3.0% | Balanced |
| 6 | Montreal | $656,708 | +6.1% | Seller’s market |
| 7 | Ottawa | $641,436 | -4.3% | Balanced |
| 8 | Calgary | $627,776 | +2.4% | Balanced |
| 9 | London, ON | $624,550 | -2.3% | Buyer’s market |
| 10 | Winnipeg | $379,500 | +3.1% | Balanced |
| 11 | Edmonton | $415,136 | +5.8% | Balanced |
| 12 | Saskatoon | $389,900 | +4.6% | Seller’s market |
| 13 | Regina | $331,800 | +3.2% | Balanced |
| — | National Average | $653,000 | -1.2% | Mixed |
Sources: TRREB, REBGV, CREA, local real estate boards. All figures represent average residential sale prices.
For a detailed breakdown of any market, see the full housing market report for that city.
Average home price by property type
Prices vary dramatically by property type. Here is the breakdown for the three largest markets:
Toronto
| Property Type | Average Price | Y/Y Change |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | $1,325,654 | -8.3% |
| Semi-Detached | $1,027,376 | -4.9% |
| Townhouse | $930,779 | -6.1% |
| Condo Apartment | $626,650 | -8.9% |
| All Types | $1,008,968 | -7.0% |
Vancouver
| Property Type | Average Price | Y/Y Change |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | $1,964,000 | -2.1% |
| Townhouse | $1,103,500 | -0.8% |
| Condo Apartment | $745,500 | -1.2% |
| All Types | $1,206,180 | -1.5% |
Calgary
| Property Type | Average Price | Y/Y Change |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | $762,400 | +1.9% |
| Semi-Detached | $590,200 | +3.8% |
| Townhouse | $428,300 | +4.2% |
| Condo Apartment | $315,600 | +5.1% |
| All Types | $627,776 | +2.4% |
Average home price by province
| Province | Average Home Price | Y/Y Change |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | $942,000 | -1.3% |
| Ontario | $843,000 | -4.8% |
| Quebec | $534,000 | +5.9% |
| Alberta | $498,000 | +4.2% |
| Manitoba | $361,000 | +2.8% |
| Saskatchewan | $349,000 | +3.5% |
| Nova Scotia | $415,000 | +1.2% |
| New Brunswick | $331,000 | +6.7% |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | $298,000 | +2.4% |
| Prince Edward Island | $370,000 | +0.8% |
| Canada | $653,000 | -1.2% |
Source: CREA, provincial real estate associations. National and provincial figures include all residential property types.
Income required to buy a home by city
Based on current average home prices, a 20% down payment, a 25-year amortization, and a 4.5% mortgage rate.
| City | Average Price | Down Payment (20%) | Mortgage | Income Required | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | $1,307,400 | $261,480 | $1,045,920 | $213,000 | $102 |
| Vancouver | $1,206,180 | $241,236 | $964,944 | $197,000 | $95 |
| Toronto | $1,008,968 | $201,794 | $807,174 | $165,000 | $79 |
| Hamilton | $734,639 | $146,928 | $587,711 | $120,000 | $58 |
| Montreal | $656,708 | $131,342 | $525,366 | $107,000 | $51 |
| Ottawa | $641,436 | $128,287 | $513,149 | $105,000 | $50 |
| Calgary | $627,776 | $125,555 | $502,221 | $103,000 | $49 |
| Edmonton | $415,136 | $83,027 | $332,109 | $68,000 | $33 |
| Saskatoon | $389,900 | $77,980 | $311,920 | $64,000 | $31 |
| Winnipeg | $379,500 | $75,900 | $303,600 | $62,000 | $30 |
| Regina | $331,800 | $66,360 | $265,440 | $54,000 | $26 |
For an exact calculation based on your income and debts, use the mortgage affordability calculator or the income to afford home calculator.
Historical average home prices in Canada
National average home price trend from CREA:
| Year | National Average | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $443,000 | +9.6% |
| 2016 | $490,000 | +10.6% |
| 2017 | $510,000 | +4.1% |
| 2018 | $489,000 | -4.1% |
| 2019 | $500,000 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | $531,000 | +6.2% |
| 2021 | $713,000 | +34.3% |
| 2022 | $704,000 | -1.3% |
| 2023 | $659,000 | -6.4% |
| 2024 | $656,000 | -0.5% |
| 2025 | $660,000 | +0.6% |
| 2026 (YTD) | $653,000 | -1.2% |
Source: Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). Annual figures are full-year averages except 2026 (year-to-date).
The peak national average price was in early 2022, driven by pandemic-era demand and historically low interest rates. Prices then corrected as the Bank of Canada raised rates aggressively in 2022-2023.
Price-to-income ratio by city
The price-to-income ratio measures how many years of average household income it takes to buy an average home. A ratio above 5 is generally considered unaffordable by international standards.
| City | Average Home Price | Median Household Income | Price-to-Income Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | $1,206,180 | $95,000 | 12.7× |
| Victoria | $1,307,400 | $94,000 | 13.9× |
| Toronto | $1,008,968 | $98,000 | 10.3× |
| Hamilton | $734,639 | $88,000 | 8.3× |
| Ottawa | $641,436 | $102,000 | 6.3× |
| Montreal | $656,708 | $78,000 | 8.4× |
| Calgary | $627,776 | $110,000 | 5.7× |
| Edmonton | $415,136 | $102,000 | 4.1× |
| Winnipeg | $379,500 | $82,000 | 4.6× |
| Saskatoon | $389,900 | $90,000 | 4.3× |
| Regina | $331,800 | $92,000 | 3.6× |
Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, and Regina are the only major Canadian cities with price-to-income ratios that most international housing analysts consider affordable (below 5×).
Average home price vs average rent
For those deciding between buying and renting, here is how monthly ownership costs compare to average rents:
| City | Home Price | Monthly Mortgage* | Average 1-BR Rent | Buy vs Rent Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | $1,206,180 | $5,340 | $2,600 | +$2,740 |
| Toronto | $1,008,968 | $4,470 | $2,350 | +$2,120 |
| Calgary | $627,776 | $2,780 | $1,750 | +$1,030 |
| Ottawa | $641,436 | $2,840 | $1,900 | +$940 |
| Montreal | $656,708 | $2,910 | $1,750 | +$1,160 |
| Edmonton | $415,136 | $1,840 | $1,400 | +$440 |
| Winnipeg | $379,500 | $1,680 | $1,350 | +$330 |
Mortgage payment based on 20% down, 25-year amortization, 4.5% rate. Does not include property tax, insurance, or maintenance.
The gap between monthly ownership costs and rent is narrowest in Prairie cities, where buying can be competitive with renting. In Vancouver and Toronto, the ownership premium remains large. See the rent vs buy calculator for a personalized comparison.
Housing market conditions explained
Understanding whether a market favours buyers or sellers helps set expectations for negotiations and offer strategy.
| Metric | Buyer’s Market | Balanced Market | Seller’s Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Months of inventory | 6+ months | 4-6 months | Under 4 months |
| Prices | Declining or flat | Stable | Rising |
| Offers | Fewer competing bids | Variable | Multiple offers common |
| Conditions | Buyers can include conditions | Negotiable | Often condition-free |
| Negotiation | More room to negotiate | Even | Limited leverage |
Current market conditions vary widely across Canada — Toronto and Vancouver are in buyer’s territory with elevated inventory, while Calgary, Saskatoon, and Montreal are more balanced or seller-friendly.
Related pages
- Housing Market Reports — Detailed city-by-city housing data and analysis
- Mortgage Affordability Calculator — How much home can you afford?
- Income to Afford Home Calculator — Income needed for a specific home price
- Mortgage Calculator — Calculate your monthly payment
- Land Transfer Tax Calculator — Closing costs by province
- Average Rent by City — Rental data across Canadian cities
- Income in Canada — Average and median income by province