Burlington Real Estate Market Snapshot – October 2026

Burlington’s housing market moved into late fall with strong activity in October 2026, with 214 homes sold across $224,019,968 in total dollar volume, an average price of $1,046,822 and a median of $892,000. With 712 active listings citywide, buyers have dependable selection and steady negotiating room heading into the final stretch of the year. Here’s the full breakdown of what moved in Burlington last month.

Burlington Real Estate Market Statistics – October 2026

Property Type	Sales	Dollar Volume	Avg. Price	Median Price	New Listings	Active Listings
All Home Types	214	$224,019,968	$1,046,822	$892,000	—	712
Detached Homes	101	$139,073,332	$1,376,964	$1,200,000	202	312
Semi-Detached Homes	10	$8,689,000	$868,900	$897,500	20	24
Townhomes	21	$18,000,900	$857,186	$865,000	34	46
Condos	37	$24,377,736	$658,858	$545,000	91	207

Detached Homes for Sale in Burlington

Detached homes anchored Burlington’s October market with 101 sales generating $139,073,332 in volume. The average price of $1,376,964 sits above the median of $1,200,000, with waterfront and estate sales continuing to lift the headline number. With 202 new listings and 312 active, families have solid late-fall inventory to work through across Burlington’s established neighbourhoods from Alton Village to Shoreacres.

Semi-Detached Homes for Sale in Burlington

Semi-detached posted 10 sales in October totalling $8,689,000, at an average of $868,900 and a median of $897,500. The median edging above the average reflects consistent pricing with no lower-end outliers skewing the numbers. With only 20 new listings and 24 active, this remains one of Burlington’s tightest segments, so pre-approval and a ready offer are essential.

Townhomes for Sale in Burlington

Townhomes recorded 21 sales in October generating $18,000,900, at an average of $857,186 and a median of $865,000. The close gap between average and median points to consistent pricing across the segment. With 34 new listings and 46 active, townhomes offer buyers more space than a condo without stretching to detached pricing.

Condos for Sale in Burlington

Condo apartments recorded 37 sales and $24,377,736 in volume, with an average price of $658,858 and a median of $545,000. The gap between average and median signals a smaller batch of premium suites pulling the top end up, while most transactions clustered lower. With 91 new listings and 207 active, the deepest inventory relative to sales in Burlington, condos continue to offer the most accessible entry point and the strongest buyer leverage in the market.

Homes for Rent in Burlington

With a citywide median of $892,000 across all property types, renting remains a practical way to get settled in Burlington while you navigate the late-fall market at your own pace. Burlington’s rental options span lakefront suites downtown to family homes across Millcroft and Headon Forest.

Final Thoughts

The Burlington real estate market in October 2026 maintained a strong Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio (SNLR) Trend of 46.7%. With approximately 3.6 months of inventory (trend) available, conditions remain stable, providing solid opportunities and consistent negotiating room for buyers entering the late-fall market.

Ready to explore what’s available 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, October 2026

Disclaimer: The market statistics and information provided in this blog are intended for general informational purposes only. Figures may change as data is updated and should not be relied upon as legal, financial, or investment advice.