Burlington Real Estate Market Snapshot – May 2026

Burlington kept its momentum going in May 2026, with 278 homes sold across $313,069,262 in total dollar volume — an average price of $1,126,148 and a median of $959,950. The city continues to draw buyers looking for lakefront living at a more approachable price point than neighbouring Oakville, and May's numbers show demand holding steady across every segment. Here's the full breakdown of what sold last month.

Burlington Real Estate Market Statistics – May 2026

Property Type	Sales	Dollar Volume	Avg. Price	Median Price	New Listings	Active Listings
All Home Types	278	$313,069,262	$1,126,148	$959,950	606	833
Detached Homes	140	$209,940,438	$1,499,575	$1,325,000	301	361
Semi-Detached Homes	11	$10,445,000	$949,545	$902,000	25	25
Townhomes	14	$12,000,000	$857,143	$845,000	39	52
Condo Apartments	48	$32,597,500	$679,115	$510,000	127	247

Detached Homes for Sale in Burlington

Detached homes remained Burlington's heavyweight category with 140 sales and $209,940,438 in volume. The average price climbed to $1,499,575, though the median of $1,325,000 is the more useful number for most buyers, since high-end estate sales continue to pull the average upward. With 301 new listings and 361 active, detached buyers still have meaningful choice across Burlington's neighbourhoods.

Semi-Detached Homes for Sale in Burlington

Semi-detached stayed the tightest segment in the city, with only 11 sales totalling $10,445,000 at an average of $949,545 (median: $902,000). New listings and active listings were both stuck at 25 — essentially zero net inventory growth month over month. Anyone targeting this segment needs financing sorted and an offer ready to go the day a listing appears.

Townhomes for Sale in Burlington

Townhome sales ticked down to 14 in May, generating $12,000,000 at an average of $857,143 and a median of $845,000. The close gap between average and median points to consistent pricing across the segment. With 39 new listings and 52 active, supply remains lean but slightly more available than semi-detached, making townhomes a reasonable middle ground for buyers priced out of detached.

Condos for Sale in Burlington

Condos were Burlington's busiest segment after detached, with 48 sales and $32,597,500 in volume. The average price of $679,115 versus a median of just $510,000 shows a clear split between standard units and a smaller batch of premium sales lifting the top end. With 127 new listings and 247 active — by far the deepest inventory in the city — condo buyers continue to hold the strongest negotiating position in Burlington's market.

Homes for Rent in Burlington

With a median price of $959,950 across all home types, renting remains a practical way to get settled in Burlington before committing to a purchase. Burlington's rental market gives buyers room to learn the neighbourhoods before they commit.

Conclusion

Burlington's May 2026 market shows the same pattern as April: detached buyers have room to negotiate, semi-detached and townhomes reward speed, and condos remain the most accessible entry point with the deepest inventory in the city. As always, lean on the median rather than the average when budgeting, since a handful of luxury sales can skew the top-line numbers.

Ready to see what's on the market right now? Browse all Burlington homes for sale, or visit The Halton to explore listings across the wider Halton region.

Sources: Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) — Market Watch, May 2026