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Guelph, Ontario Real Estate Market Report

Southwestern Ontario, Ontario, Canada · Market data as of

Balanced Market
SellerBalancedBuyer
5.4 mo
Balanced Market

Guelph is currently a balanced market with 5.4 months of inventory and a 12-month median sale price of $739K. Neither side has a significant edge, so pricing and preparation matter more than timing.

Price Trajectory

How Guelph's median sold price is moving — year-over-year, by property type, and most recently.

$739Kmedian (12 mo)-4.0% YoYdown 4.0 percent year over year
$745Kmost-recent-quarter median (n=435)+0.8% vs the 12-month median

Recent sales are pricing above the trailing-year benchmark — momentum is building.

Median sold price by property type (12 mo)
Property TypeMedianYoY
Freehold$795K
Condo$520K

Sold residential · trailing 12 months · aggregated MLS data. Property types with fewer than 10 sales are omitted.

Most market reports are old by the time you read them. Boards publish monthly, usually two weeks after the month closes. Every figure on this page is calculated daily from live MLS data, so you're seeing today's market, not last month's summary.

Based on 1,492 sales and 647active listings · Data refreshes every morning

BWhat This Means for Buyers

Guelph is a balanced market with 5.4 months of inventory. Neither buyers nor sellers have a significant edge.

Homes are averaging 36 days on market. That's enough time to evaluate, but don't wait for steep discounts.

Focus on finding the right property at a fair price rather than trying to time the market.

SWhat This Means for Sellers

In this balanced market, pricing accurately is the most important factor for Guelph sellers.

Homes are selling at 98% of list price, and well-priced homes sell close to asking.

15% of homes sold above asking, so there's still competitive activity for the right properties.

Filters apply to statistics and charts below. Other sections show all property types.

647
Active Listings
1,492
Sold (12 mo)
$735K
Median Price
36 days
Avg DOM
98%
SP/LP Ratio
5.4
Months of Inventory
Updated daily
$767K
Average Price
Influenced by outliers
$735K
Median Price
Middle value of all sales
$764K
Benchmark Price
Tracks a typical home (CREA HPI)
$15K
Median Bid Delta
15%
Sold Above Asking
78%
Sold Below Asking

Prices have been trending downward over the past 12 months. Here's how that breaks down across price ranges and time.

How fast are homes selling?

Average days on market over time. Lower numbers mean homes are selling faster.

Under 20 = Hot Market Over 60 = Slow Market
Average days on market by period
PeriodAvg Days on Market
2025-0732 days
2025-0840 days
2025-0930 days
2025-1036 days
2025-1139 days
2025-1243 days
2026-0145 days
2026-0242 days
2026-0335 days
2026-0432 days
2026-0530 days
2026-0635 days
2026-0738 days

How does this month compare?

Month-over-month and year-over-year changes in key metrics.

MetricCurrentLast MonthMoMSame Month Last YearYoY
Median Price$715K$751K-4.8%$707K+1.2%
Sales Count78148-47.3%27+188.9%
Avg DOM3835+8.6%32+18.8%

What's selling?

Breakdown of sales by property type over the past 12 months.

Listings by property type
Property TypeCountShare
Residential Freehold33452%
Residential Condo & Other30647%
Single Family71%

The monthly stats tell one story. The daily trajectory tells another — here's how inventory is moving day by day.

Daily Market Trajectory

Updated daily

Most market reports use 30-day rolling averages. By the time you see a shift, it already happened weeks ago. This chart tracks inventory daily so you can spot trajectory changes as they happen.

Under 4 mo = Seller'sOver 6 mo = Buyer's

Last 30 days · updated daily

Speed and competitiveness are two sides of the same coin. Here's how aggressively homes are trading.

How competitive is this market?

Absorption rate and sale-to-list price ratio show how aggressively homes are trading.

Absorption Rate SP/LP Ratio

Last 30 days · updated daily

Just Listed

Just Sold

Communities & Neighbourhoods in Guelph

Detailed market data for 12 areas within Guelph.

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Top Rated Schools

Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute
PublicSecondary
9.3
EQAO /10
Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School
CatholicSecondary
9.2
EQAO /10
Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute
PublicSecondary
9.1
EQAO /10
St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School
CatholicElementary
9.1
EQAO /10
Ecole Arbour Vista Public School
PublicElementary
9.0
EQAO /10

Source: EQAO provincial assessment results

Demographics

143,740
Population
+8.5%
$92,000
Median Household Income
65.1%
Homeownership Rate
English
Primary Language (85%)

Age Distribution

0-14
15.7%
15-24
13.4%
25-44
28.1%
45-64
25.4%
65+
17.4%

Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2021 (Open Government Licence)

How does Guelph compare?

Key metrics for nearby cities in Southwestern Ontario. All figures are for residential properties over the past 12 months.

Market Pulse Score

57
Balanced Market

Driving factor: Absorption rate (0.2)

MOI
25%
Absorption
20%
SP/LP
20%
DOM
15%
Price Cuts
10%

Price Outlook

12-Month Projection
$712,990$767,900
Medium confidence (25 months)Backtest MAPE 1.9% (13 folds)Model: linear-trend-v1

Market forecasts are statistical estimates based on historical MLS trend data, months of inventory, and Bank of Canada rate data. This information is provided for general informational purposes only, does not constitute financial, investment, or professional real estate advice, and should not be relied upon for making purchasing or investment decisions. Forecasts do not replace a professional Comparative Market Analysis or certified appraisal by a licensed appraiser.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average home price in Guelph, Ontario?
The median home price in Guelph, Ontario is $735K based on 1492 sales over the past 12 months. The average price is $767K. There are currently 647 active listings in Guelph.
Is Guelph a buyer's or seller's market?
Guelph is currently a balanced market with 5.4 months of inventory. The market is balanced, giving neither buyers nor sellers a significant advantage.
How long do homes take to sell in Guelph?
Homes in Guelph take an average of 36 days to sell (days on market). The median days on market is 24. This is a moderate pace, typical of a balanced market.
What is the months of inventory in Guelph?
Guelph currently has 5.4 months of inventory, calculated daily from live listing data. Months of inventory measures how long it would take to sell all current listings at the current sales rate. Under 4 months typically indicates a seller's market, while over 6 months indicates a buyer's market.
How much do homes sell above or below asking in Guelph?
In Guelph, the median sale price is $15K below asking price. 15% of homes sold above asking and 78% sold below asking over the past 12 months. The sale-price-to-list-price ratio is 98%.
What are the real estate market trends in Guelph, Ontario?
The Guelph real estate market has prices trending downward with a median price of $715K in the most recent month. Prices changed -4.8% compared to the previous month. There were 78 sales in the month with an average of 38 days on market.

Current Mortgage Rates in Ontario

1 year fixed

2.50%

Bank of Canada Posted Rate

3 year fixed

5.19%

Bank of Canada Posted Rate

5 year fixed

6.09%

Bank of Canada Posted Rate

Prime (variable)

2.65%

Posted rates from Bank of Canada · Updated July 21, 2026

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How We Calculate These Statistics

Data source: Statistics are calculated from MLS listing data provided under license from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and participating real estate boards.

Months of Inventory (MOI):Active listings divided by the monthly sales rate for the selected period (1, 3, 6, or 12 months). Under 4 months generally indicates a seller's market; over 6 months indicates a buyer's market.

SP/LP Ratio: Sale Price to List Price ratio calculated as the median of (sale price / list price) across all sold properties with valid pricing data.

Home Price Index (HPI):CREA's aggregate composite benchmark index tracking price changes for a typical home, adjusted for property mix differences over time.

Update frequency: Data refreshes every 30 minutes via Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR). Daily snapshot metrics update once per day.

Coverage: Includes all residential property types listed on the MLS for Guelph and surrounding areas.

Jeff Chisholm, Sales Representative

Chisholm Real Estate Team at Direct Realty Ltd., Brokerage

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