Most Competitive Real Estate Markets in Ontario
Ontario cities where homes sell fastest and closest to (or above) asking price.
| # | City | Region | Median Price | Avg DOM | Active | Sold (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitby | Durham Region | $870K | 25 days | 413 | 1,478 |
| 2 | Thunder Bay | Northern Ontario | $410K | 25 days | 207 | 337 |
| 3 | Ajax | Durham Region | $840K | 26 days | 297 | 1,003 |
| 4 | North Bay | Northern Ontario | $430K | 27 days | 137 | 677 |
| 5 | Oshawa | Durham Region | $679K | 29 days | 685 | 1,858 |
| 6 | Pickering | Durham Region | $860K | 29 days | 405 | 1,234 |
| 7 | Newmarket | York Region | $925K | 30 days | 321 | 833 |
| 8 | Sault Ste. Marie | Northern Ontario | $345K | 30 days | 16 | 11 |
| 9 | Kitchener | Waterloo Region | $668K | 31 days | 727 | 1,870 |
| 10 | Cambridge | Waterloo Region | $675K | 31 days | 425 | 1,198 |
| 11 | Brampton | Greater Toronto Area | $839K | 32 days | 1,876 | 4,631 |
| 12 | Milton | Halton Region | $920K | 32 days | 502 | 1,453 |
| 13 | Petawawa | Eastern Ontario | $520K | 32 days | 34 | 333 |
| 14 | Sarnia | Southwestern Ontario | $400K | 32 days | 49 | 75 |
| 15 | Toronto | Greater Toronto Area | $825K | 33 days | 9,814 | 23,401 |
Methodology
Ranked by speed of sales (inverse of average days on market). Markets where homes sell fastest are the most competitive, typically characterized by multiple offers and sales above asking price.
Data source: MLS listing data aggregated by REintel. Updated every 30 minutes via ISR. Rankings are recalculated hourly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most competitive real estate markets?
Based on current MLS data, Whitby ranks #1. Whitby has a median price of $870K with 413 active listings.
How are these rankings calculated?
Ranked by speed of sales (inverse of average days on market). Markets where homes sell fastest are the most competitive, typically characterized by multiple offers and sales above asking price.
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