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St. Thomas, Ontario Real Estate Market Report

Elgin, Ontario, Canada · Market data as of

Seller's Market
SellerBalancedBuyer
3.6 mo
Seller's Market

St. Thomas is currently a seller’s market with 3.6 months of inventory and a median sale price of $550K. Low inventory means sellers have more leverage, and well-priced homes are selling quickly.

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 647 sales and 228active listings · Data refreshes every morning

BWhat This Means for Buyers

With only 3.6 months of inventory, St. Thomas is a seller's market. Buyers should be prepared to act quickly and come in with strong offers.

Homes are averaging 42 days on market — well-priced properties move fast.

Consider getting pre-approved and having your offer strategy ready before you start viewing.

SWhat This Means for Sellers

Sellers are in a strong position — low inventory means your home will get more attention.

12% of homes sold above asking price, so strategic pricing could trigger competitive offers.

Homes are selling at 98% of list price on average.

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

0
Active Listings
+0.9% 30d
0
Sold (12 mo)
$0
Median Price
0 days
Avg DOM
+1.5% 30d
0%
SP/LP Ratio
0.0
Months of Inventory
Updated daily
$566K
Average Price
Influenced by outliers
$550K
Median Price
Middle value of all sales
N/A
Benchmark Price
Tracks a typical home (CREA HPI)
$10K
Median Bid Delta
12%
Sold Above Asking
80%
Sold Below Asking

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

Price Trends

Prices Trending Down
Median Average
Price trend data: Jun 25: Median $580,000, Average $593,425; Jul 25: Median $535,000, Average $549,879; Aug 25: Median $555,000, Average $563,218; Sep 25: Median $525,000, Average $546,102; Oct 25: Median $522,500, Average $543,794; Nov 25: Median $580,000, Average $568,541; Dec 25: Median $576,250, Average $588,457; Jan 26: Median $565,000, Average $598,505; Feb 26: Median $537,500, Average $551,390; Mar 26: Median $562,900, Average $586,541; Apr 26: Median $550,230, Average $560,648; May 26: Median $538,242, Average $562,386; Jun 26: Median $492,500, Average $505,565

Price Distribution

Price distribution: $125K–$385K: 59 properties, $385K–$645K: 437 properties, $645K–$905K: 142 properties, $905K–$1.2M: 2 properties, $1.2M–$1.4M: 5 properties, $1.4M–$1.7M: 0 properties, $1.7M–$1.9M: 0 properties, $1.9M–$2.2M: 2 properties

Days on Market Distribution

Days on market distribution: 1–7 days: 62 properties, 8–14 days: 117 properties, 15–30 days: 171 properties, 31–60 days: 153 properties, 61–90 days: 81 properties, 90+ days: 63 properties

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

How does this month compare?

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

MetricCurrentLast MonthMoMSame Month Last YearYoY
Median Price$493K$538K-8.5%$580K-15.1%
Sales Count865-87.7%47-83%
Avg DOM45450%36+25%

What's selling?

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

Freehold213 (93%)
Condo12 (5%)
Single Family3 (1%)

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

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
Dual-axis chart showing absorption rate (area, left axis) and sale-to-list price ratio (line, right axis) over time.

Just Listed

Just Sold

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Top Rated Schools

St Joseph's High School
CatholicSecondary
9.2
EQAO /10
Pierre Elliott Trudeau French Immersion Public School
PublicElementary
7.2
EQAO /10
St. Anne's Separate School
CatholicElementary
6.5
EQAO /10
John Wise Public School
PublicElementary
5.8
EQAO /10

Source: EQAO provincial assessment results

Market Pulse Score

61
Buyer's Market

Driving factor: Absorption rate (0.2)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average home price in St. Thomas, Ontario?
The median home price in St. Thomas, Ontario is $550K based on 647 sales over the past 12 months. The average price is $566K. There are currently 228 active listings in St. Thomas.
Is St. Thomas a buyer's or seller's market?
St. Thomas is currently a seller's market with 3.6 months of inventory. Low inventory means sellers have more negotiating power and homes tend to sell quickly.
How long do homes take to sell in St. Thomas?
Homes in St. Thomas take an average of 42 days to sell (days on market). The median days on market is 28. This is a moderate pace, typical of a balanced market.
What is the months of inventory in St. Thomas?
St. Thomas currently has 3.6 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 St. Thomas?
In St. Thomas, the median sale price is $10K below asking price. 12% of homes sold above asking and 80% 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 St. Thomas, Ontario?
The St. Thomas real estate market has prices trending downward with a median price of $493K in the most recent month. Prices changed -8.5% compared to the previous month. There were 8 sales in the month with an average of 45 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 June 5, 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 St. Thomas and surrounding areas.

Jeff Chisholm, Sales Representative

Chisholm Real Estate Team at Direct Realty Ltd., Brokerage

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