Most Affordable Cities in Ontario
Ontario cities with the lowest median home prices, ranked by affordability for home buyers.
| # | City | Region | Median Price | Avg DOM | Active | Sold (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timmins | Northern Ontario | $305K | 37 days | 87 | 597 |
| 2 | Sault Ste. Marie | Northern Ontario | $345K | 30 days | 16 | 11 |
| 3 | Chatham-Kent | Southwestern Ontario | $346K | 38 days | 113 | 117 |
| 4 | Pembroke | Eastern Ontario | $365K | 39 days | 53 | 205 |
| 5 | Smiths Falls | Eastern Ontario | $380K | 58 days | 75 | 153 |
| 6 | Sarnia | Southwestern Ontario | $400K | 32 days | 49 | 75 |
| 7 | Cornwall | Eastern Ontario | $406K | 46 days | 179 | 661 |
| 8 | Thunder Bay | Northern Ontario | $410K | 25 days | 207 | 337 |
| 9 | Kenora | Northern Ontario | $415K | 40 days | 76 | 69 |
| 10 | Brockville | Eastern Ontario | $423K | 49 days | 144 | 329 |
| 11 | North Bay | Northern Ontario | $430K | 27 days | 137 | 677 |
| 12 | Parry Sound | Muskoka | $470K | 53 days | 33 | 101 |
| 13 | Windsor | Southwestern Ontario | $475K | 46 days | 82 | 75 |
| 14 | Belleville | Bay of Quinte | $503K | 47 days | 347 | 719 |
| 15 | Quinte West | Bay of Quinte | $510K | 43 days | 392 | 641 |
Methodology
Ranked by median sold price over the past 12 months. Only cities with 10+ sales are included. Median price is the middle value of all residential sales, providing a more accurate representation than the average which can be skewed by outliers.
Data source: MLS listing data aggregated by REintel. Updated every 30 minutes via ISR. Rankings are recalculated hourly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most affordable city to buy a home in Ontario?
Based on current MLS data, Timmins ranks #1. Timmins has a median price of $305K with 87 active listings.
How are these rankings calculated?
Ranked by median sold price over the past 12 months. Only cities with 10+ sales are included. Median price is the middle value of all residential sales, providing a more accurate representation than the average which can be skewed by outliers.
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