Oakville Real Estate Market Snapshot – May 2026

Oakville's housing market delivered its strongest numbers yet in May 2026, with 304 homes sold across $473,951,886 in total dollar volume — an average price of $1,559,052 and a median of $1,380,500. As Halton's premium lakefront community, Oakville continues to command top-tier pricing while still offering a range of options from luxury detached estates to entry-level condos. Here's the full breakdown of what sold last month.

Oakville Real Estate Market Statistics – May 2026

Property Type	Sales	Dollar Volume	Avg. Price	Median Price	New Listings	Active Listings
All Home Types	304	$473,951,886	$1,559,052	$1,380,500	792	1,240
Detached Homes	184	$359,717,086	$1,954,984	$1,670,000	457	671
Semi-Detached Homes	10	$10,974,500	$1,097,450	$1,124,000	20	28
Townhomes	44	$52,628,700	$1,196,107	$1,020,000	118	175
Condo Apartments	41	$29,316,200	$715,029	$555,000	138	287

Detached Homes for Sale in Oakville

Detached homes dominated Oakville's market with 184 sales — well over half of all transactions — generating $359,717,086 in volume. The average price of $1,954,984 sat noticeably above the median of $1,670,000, a gap driven by Oakville's pocket of ultra-luxury waterfront and estate sales. With 457 new listings and 671 active, detached buyers have substantial inventory to choose from, even at this price tier.

Semi-Detached Homes for Sale in Oakville

Semi-detached remained Oakville's smallest segment, with just 10 sales totalling $10,974,500 at an average of $1,097,450. Notably, the median of $1,124,000 came in slightly above the average — a sign of unusually consistent pricing with no major outliers pulling the numbers in either direction. With only 20 new listings and 28 active, this category stays the tightest in the city.

Townhomes for Sale in Oakville

Townhomes saw 44 sales generating $52,628,700, at an average of $1,196,107 against a median of $1,020,000. The wider spread between average and median suggests a mix of higher-end townhome developments alongside more standard product. With 118 new listings and 175 active, townhomes offer reasonable choice for buyers looking to stay in Oakville without stretching to detached pricing.

Condos for Sale in Oakville

Condo apartments recorded 41 sales and $29,316,200 in volume, with an average price of $715,029 and a median of $555,000. With 138 new listings and 287 active — the deepest inventory of any segment in Oakville — condos remain the most accessible way into the city's market and give buyers the strongest negotiating leverage by far.

Homes for Rent in Oakville

With a median price of $1,380,500 across all home types, renting offers a practical way to experience Oakville's neighbourhoods and lifestyle before committing to a purchase at the city's premium price points.

Final Thoughts

Oakville's May 2026 market reflects its position as Halton's top-tier market, with strong detached sales driving overall volume past $474 million. The gap between average and median prices across most segments points to a city where luxury sales continue to skew the headline numbers, making the median the more reliable figure for budgeting. With 1,240 active listings citywide, buyers across every price point have meaningful selection to work with.

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

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