Best
5-Year Fixed
Mortgage Rates
Butler Mortgage
3.84%
nesto
3.84%
Pathwise Credit Union
3.99%
CIBC
3.99%
Lowest Big-6 bank rate
since 2022

Ontario Housing Market Report

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Market Report Summary for March 2025
Updated April 22nd, 2025
  • Greater Toronto Area's average home price
    decreased
    by 2.5% year-over-year to
    $1,093,254
    .
  • City of Toronto's average home price
    increased
    by 2.2% year-over-year to
    $1,110,924
    .
  • Ottawa's average home price
    increased
    by 0.6% year-over-year to
    $685,866
    .
  • Mississauga's average home price
    decreased
    by 1.0% year-over-year to
    $1,046,145
    .
  • Brampton's average home price
    decreased
    by 7.2% year-over-year to
    $954,144
    .
  • Hamilton's average home price
    decreased
    by 4.5% year-over-year to
    $788,968
    .
  • Kitchener home prices
    decreased
    by 4.3% year-over-year to
    $771,915
    .
  • Oshawa home prices
    decreased
    by 4.1% year-over-year to
    $769,748
    .
  • May 13, 2025 Update: Today’s Lowest mortgage rate in Ontario is 3.84% for 5-Year Fixed.

Average Home Prices in Ontario for March 2025

Historical Average Home Prices in Ontario

Ontario Average House Prices by City

Ontario Housing Market as of March 2025

The average Ontario home price for March 2025 was $860,545, a 1.4% increase from February 2025's $848,289, but down 3.2% compared to March 2024.

In comparison, the national average home price in Canada’s housing market was $678,331 in March 2025, up 1.5% monthly and down 2.9% year-over-year. Ontario's annual decline in prices and monthly increase mirror the change in the national average.

Best 5-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates in ON
Butler Mortgage
3.84%
nesto
3.84%
Pathwise Credit Union
3.99%
Lowest Big-6 bank rate
since 2022
CIBC
3.99%
BMO
4.25%
TD
4.69%
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Ontario: Seller’s or Buyer’s Markets?

CityMarch 2025 Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio (SNLR)February 2025 Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio (SNLR)Market Type
Greater Toronto Area (GTA)29%33%Buyer's Market
Toronto30%33%Buyer's Market
Mississauga31%32%Buyer's Market
Brampton23%27%Buyer's Market
Oshawa34%50%Buyer's Market
Hamilton40%43%Balanced Market
Ottawa50%49%Balanced Market
London42%46%Balanced Market
Kitchener-Waterloo Region39%42%Buyer's Market
Ontario33%39%Buyer's Market

Regional Insights

Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

The GTA is Ontario's most dynamic and expensive real estate market. The average home price in the GTA in March 2025 was $1,093,254, down 2.5% year-over-year and up 0.8% monthly. The City of Toronto’s average home price is $1,110,924, up 2.2% year-over-year.

Suburban areas such as Mississauga and Brampton are experiencing mixed price changes, with Mississauga average home prices down 1.0% year-over-year to $1,046,145. On a monthly basis, Mississauga home prices are up 0.6% compared to March 2025. In comparison, the average Brampton home price is down 7.2% year-over-year to $954,144, down 1.9% monthly. Over in Oshawa’s housing market, average home prices are down 4.1% year-over-year to $769,748.

Vaughan home prices are down 3.4% year-over-year to $1,259,490, Markham home prices are down 9.9% year-over-year to $1,213,744, and Richmond Hill home prices are down a whopping 14.2% year-over-year to $1,214,567, declining 8.6% monthly.

Ottawa

Ottawa's housing market had an average home price of $685,866, up 0.6% year-over-year. Ottawa’s benchmark home price has also increased year-over-year, up 2.2% to $626,200. Ottawa’s robust job market, particularly in the public sector, and high quality of life make it an attractive destination for Ontario homebuyers.

Hamilton and Niagara

The average home price in Hamilton is $788,968, down 4.5% year-over-year. Niagara North had an average home price of $793,886, down 15.9% year over year, while Burlington saw prices increase 4.1% year-over-year to $1,194,982. These regions are popular among young families and retirees looking for a balance between urban amenities and a quieter lifestyle.

Kitchener-Waterloo and London

Kitchener-Waterloo and London have seen significant growth in the past few years, with their tech sectors attracting young professionals, although home price growth is slowing. The average home price in the Kitchener-Waterloo Region is now $771,915, down 4.3% year-over-year. In London’s housing market, the average home price is $643,159, down 0.5% year-over-year. These regions are attractive for both first-time buyers and investors.

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Key Points

Price Trends

Central Ontario remains the most expensive region with an average home price of $1,101,182, though it's experiencing a 3.3% annual decline. This region, anchored by Toronto, continues to face affordability challenges despite a softening in prices since 2022.

Southern Ontario, which includes Hamilton, shows a more moderate decline of 1.5% with average prices at $787,930. This area has traditionally been a popular alternative for those priced out of Toronto, but appears to be following the downward trend of the central region.

Northeastern Ontario is experiencing the most significant price decline at 6.6%, bringing the average home price to $732,371. In contrast, Eastern Ontario is showing resilience with prices up 1.7% to $643,309. Ottawa, as the region's largest city and benefiting from stable government employment, continues to support price growth despite the broader provincial downturn.

Western Ontario, which includes London, has experienced a modest decline of 2.2% with average prices at $589,218. This area has historically offered good value relative to the Greater Toronto Area. Northern Ontario presents the most affordable option at $389,257, with a modest price increase of 1.1%.

Ontario Regional Average Home Prices for March 2025

RegionAverage Home PriceAnnual ChangeLargest City
Central Ontario$1,101,182-3.3%Toronto
Southern Ontario$787,930-1.5%Hamilton
Northeastern Ontario$732,371-6.6%Barrie
Eastern Ontario$643,309+1.7%Ottawa
Western Ontario$589,218-2.2%London
Northern Ontario$389,257+1.1%Sudbury

Inventory Levels

The defining feature of Ontario's current housing market is the extraordinary level of available inventory. As of March 2025, active listings have reached approximately 58,939 units - the highest March level in over a decade and 57.1% above the 10-year average for March.

The 4.9 months of inventory in March 2025 is almost double the level seen in March 2024 (2.5 months) and significantly above the long-run average of 2.1 months for this time of year. This inventory surge is occurring despite new listings being quite close to historical averages, indicating that properties are sitting on the market much longer as sales have plummeted. March 2025 sales were 41.4% below the 10-year average and showed the largest year-over-year decline (-24.6%) of any province this month.

Interest Rates

Despite multiple interest rate cuts from the Bank of Canada between June 2024 and March 2025, Ontario's market has failed to respond positively, unlike many other provinces. Many of Ontario’s major cities are in buyer's market territory, while many other provinces are in seller's markets with ratios above 60%. Unaffordability and economic uncertainty, particularly related to tariff concerns, appear to weigh heavily on buyer confidence in Ontario's markets.

Housing Markets of Major Cities in Ontario

CityAverage Home Prices
(March 2025)
Population
(2021)
Toronto
$1,110,924
2.2% vs. 2024
2,794,356
2.3% vs. 2016
Ottawa
$685,866
0.6% vs. 2024
1,017,449
8.9% vs. 2016
Hamilton
$788,968
-4.5% vs. 2024
569,353
6.0% vs. 2016
Mississauga
$1,046,145
-1.0% vs. 2024
717,961
-0.5% vs. 2016
Brampton
$954,144
-7.2% vs. 2024
656,480
10.6% vs. 2016
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Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Housing Market Overview

April 2025
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Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Housing Market Trends

Average Sold Price
Transactions
04/202512/202408/202404/202412/202308/202304/202312/202208/202204/202212/202108/202104/202112/202008/202004/202004k8k16k$0$350k$700k$1.05M$1.40M
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Toronto Housing Market Overview

April 2025
Detached
$1,700,710
Avg. Sold Price
7% decrease
vs. 04/2024
Semi-Detached
$1,266,322
Avg. Sold Price
7% decrease
vs. 04/2024
Freehold Townhouse
$1,376,169
Avg. Sold Price
10% increase
vs. 04/2024
Condo
$710,724
Avg. Sold Price
7% decrease
vs. 04/2024
Condo Townhouse
$828,911
Avg. Sold Price
8% decrease
vs. 04/2024
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Toronto Housing Market Trends

MLS Benchmark Price
Transactions
04/202502/202512/202410/202408/202406/202404/202402/202412/202307501.5k2.9k$0$250k$500k$750k$1.00M
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Ottawa Housing Market Overview

March 2025
Single Family
$851,653
Avg. Sold Price
0.5% increase
vs. 03/2024
Townhouse
$558,232
Avg. Sold Price
0.4% increase
vs. 03/2024
Apartment
$426,413
Avg. Sold Price
5% decrease
vs. 03/2024
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Ottawa Housing Market Trends

MLS Benchmark Price
Transactions
12/202407/202403/202411/202307/202303/202311/202207/202203/202211/202107/202103/202111/202007/202003/202007001.4k2.6k$0$200k$400k$600k$800k
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Oshawa Housing Market Overview

April 2025
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Oshawa Housing Market Trends

MLS Benchmark Price
Transactions
04/202502/202512/202410/202408/202406/202404/202402/202412/20230150300470$0$200k$400k$600k$800k
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Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge Housing Market Overview

March 2025
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Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge Housing Market Trends

Average Sold Price
Transactions
03/202501/202510/202408/202405/202402/202411/202308/202305/202302/202311/202208/202203006001.0k$0$250k$500k$750k$1.00M
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Hamilton Housing Market Overview

March 2025
Detached
$875,327
Avg. Sold Price
6% decrease
vs. 03/2024
Townhouse
$680,260
Avg. Sold Price
4% decrease
vs. 03/2024
Condo Apartment
$447,720
Avg. Sold Price
7% decrease
vs. 03/2024
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Hamilton Housing Market Trends

MLS Benchmark Price
Transactions
11/202407/202403/202411/202307/202303/202311/202207/202203/202211/202107/202103/202111/202007/202003/202004008001.5k$0$300k$600k$900k$1.20M
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Mississauga Housing Market Overview

April 2025
Detached
$1,440,838
Avg. Sold Price
13% decrease
vs. 04/2024
Semi-Detached
$985,461
Avg. Sold Price
8% decrease
vs. 04/2024
Condo Townhouse
$764,478
Avg. Sold Price
6% decrease
vs. 04/2024
Condo
$549,790
Avg. Sold Price
12% decrease
vs. 04/2024
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Mississauga Housing Market Trends

MLS Benchmark Price
Transactions
04/202502/202512/202410/202408/202406/202404/202402/202412/20230250500840$0$300k$600k$900k$1.20M
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Brampton Housing Market Overview

April 2025
Detached
$1,123,405
Avg. Sold Price
7% decrease
vs. 04/2024
Semi-Detached
$892,590
Avg. Sold Price
7% decrease
vs. 04/2024
Freehold Townhouse
$827,814
Avg. Sold Price
8% decrease
vs. 04/2024
Condo Townhouse
$633,621
Avg. Sold Price
11% decrease
vs. 04/2024
Condo
$495,296
Avg. Sold Price
8% decrease
vs. 04/2024
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Brampton Housing Market Trends

MLS Benchmark Price
Transactions
04/202502/202512/202410/202408/202406/202404/202402/202412/20230200400720$0$250k$500k$750k$1.00M
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London Housing Market Overview

March 2025
Detached
$702,413
Avg. Sold Price
0.8% decrease
vs. 03/2024
Townhouse
$521,587
Avg. Sold Price
1.8% decrease
vs. 03/2024
Condo Apartment
$354,834
Avg. Sold Price
12% decrease
vs. 03/2024
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London-St. Thomas Housing Market Trends

Average Sold Price
Transactions
01/202509/202405/202401/202409/202305/202301/202309/202205/202201/202209/202105/202101/202104008001.5k$0$250k$500k$750k$1.00M
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Ontario’s Housing Market Forecast: Things to Watch

Negative ImpactPositive Impact
Higher Interest RatesHigher Immigration Levels
Government Policies:Housing Inventory Shortage
Mortgage Stress Test ChangesStronger Economic Recovery
Vacancy Tax and Foreign Speculation Tax
Foreign Buyer’s Ban
Zoning and Increased Supply of Housing
Rent Control

Housing Markets Across Canada

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