Residential Real Estate Statistics | Hamilton, Burlington & Area

Live Market Activity - February 2026

The chart below illustrates the year-to-date average residential sale price across the Hamilton-Burlington region, with side-by-side comparisons to the two previous years. Viewing current pricing trends against recent historical performance helps identify whether values are strengthening, stabilizing, or adjusting as the market moves through 2026.

Source: ITSO / Showing Time - Live MLS Market Activity

Year-To-Date Residential Prices – February 2026

With the first two months of...

Residential Real Estate Statistics | Hamilton, Burlington & Area

Year-To-Date Average Price - January 2026

The chart below illustrates the year-to-date average residential sale price across the Hamilton-Burlington region, with side-by-side comparisons to the two previous years. Viewing current pricing trends against recent historical performance helps identify whether values are strengthening, stabilizing, or adjusting as the market moves through 2026. 

Source: ITSO / Showing Time - Live MLS Market Activity

Market Overview - January 2026

The Hamilton-Burlington residential...

2025 Year In Review Statistics & Property Values Report

2025 Year in Review - At a Glance

The 2025 Real Estate Market across Hamilton and the surrounding area was shaped by economic uncertainty, higher interest rates, and cautious buyer confidence. Sales activity slowed significantly, inventory levels rose, and prices softened across all property types. With 8,996 sales and 21,141 new listings, the market settled into a Balanced Market, giving buyers more choice and reducing the pressure seen in previous years. While average prices declined year over year, values remain well above...

Residential Real Estate Market Report - December 2025

Sales  - Average Price  - New Listings ​ - Inventory 

The Hamilton, Burlington, Haldimand, and Niagara North Real Estate Market saw a total of 446 residential homes sold through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) system of the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® (Cornerstone) in December. This is 20.8% lower than last year, for the same month.

There was also a considerable decline in new listings in December, with 550 properties that came on the market, which is 5% lower than the same month last year. This led the...

Residential Real Estate Market Report - November 2025

Sales  - Average Price  - New Listings ​ - Inventory 

The Hamilton, Burlington, Haldimand, and Niagara North Real Estate Market saw a total of 624 residential homes sold through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) system of the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® (Cornerstone) in November. This is 23.2% lower than last year.

So far this year, year-to-date sales are 12% lower than at the same point in 2024. High inventory levels continue to outpace sales, keeping downward pressure on home prices.

There was a decline in new listings...

Residential Real Estate Market Report - October 2025

Sales  - Average Price  - New Listings ​ - Inventory 

The Hamilton, Burlington, Haldimand, and Niagara North Real Estate Market saw a total of 757 residential homes sold through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) system of the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® (Cornerstone) in October. This was only 16 fewer sales than last month, but still about 34% below what's typically expected for this time of year.

So far this year, year-to-date sales are 10.8% lower than at the same point in 2024. High inventory levels continue to outpace...

Residential Real Estate Market Report - September 2025

Sales  - Average Price  - New Listings ​ - Inventory 

The Hamilton, Burlington, Haldimand, and Niagara North Real Estate Market continued its upward trend in September, marking the third straight month of increased sales. While sales were up 2.7% compared to last year, they still sit about 27% below long-term norms and 33% under the 10-year average. Year-to-date numbers are also 10% lower. On the positive side, new listings and overall inventory have climbed, giving buyers more choice and leverage. With a sales-to-listings ratio...

Residential Real Estate Market Report August 2025

Sales  - Average Price  - New Listings ​ - Inventory 

The Hamilton, Ontario real estate market showed improvement for the second consecutive month compared to last year, with total residential sales posting a modest year-over-year increase. While activity is still more than 30% below typical August levels, signs of stability are emerging across the region

Area Breakdown – Sales

• Hamilton (Flamborough, Dundas, Ancaster, Waterdown, Stoney Creek, and Glanbrook) recorded 460 sales, up 5% from August 2024 but down from 529 in July.

Residential Real Estate Market Report July 2025

Sales  - Average Price  - New Listings ​ - Inventory

The Hamilton, Ontario, Real Estate Market in July 2025 showed a slight improvement in total overall sales, marking the first year-over-year increase since the end of 2024. There were 886 sales across the Hamilton, Burlington, Haldimand County, and Niagara North areas — up from 831 in June and up 5.5% from July 2024. Despite the increase in July, the Hamilton-Burlington area is still experiencing lower overall sales for the year.  Year-to-date, there have been 5,408 sales, which is 16%...

January to June 2025 - Drop In Sales Marks Slowest Start To The Year Since 2010 

The Hamilton-Burlington real estate market has seen some major shifts when comparing the first half of 2025 to the same period in 2020 — especially for detached homes. Sales of detached properties dropped from 3,826 in early 2020 to 2,934 in 2025, while new listings rose from 5,443 to 7,082. This means more detached homes are available, but fewer are selling, giving buyers more choice and more negotiating power. The average time on market for a detached home also crept up, from 28 days in 2020 to 33.8 days...