Hamilton vs Burlington: Home Prices and Housing Market Compared
In October 2026, the average home in Burlington sold for $1,051,747, 45% more than the $724,021 average in Hamilton. Over the past year, the average price fell 7.8% in Hamilton and rose 2% in Burlington. A single-family home averaged $797,303 in Hamilton and $1,383,600 in Burlington; a townhouse or condo, $538,375 and $719,894. Both are balanced markets (sales at 43% and 55% of new listings). Homes took 40 days on average to sell in Hamilton, and 32 days in Burlington. On a home at the average price, a buyer pays $10,955 in Hamilton and $17,510 in Burlington.
Side by side
| HamiltonOctober 2026 | BurlingtonOctober 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $724,021 average | $1,051,747 average |
| Yearly change in price | -7.8% | +2% |
| Homes sold | 424 (-7.6% yearly) | 178 (-5.3% yearly) |
| Detached / single-family | $797,303 | $1,383,600 |
| Condo / apartment | $538,375 townhouse + condo | $719,894 townhouse + condo |
| Days on market | 40 days | 32 days |
| Market conditions | Balanced (43% sales to new listings) | Balanced (55% sales to new listings) |
| Months of inventory | 4.7 | 3.4 |
| Land transfer tax at that price | $10,955 | $17,510 |
Latest month of each report. Prices are averages of all homes sold unless marked; conditions come from the sales-to-new-listings ratio (a buyer's market below 40%, a seller's above 60%), or for Greater Vancouver's region from sales to active listings (below 12% and above 20%). Land transfer tax is worked out on the price in the first row with the land transfer tax calculator, before any first-time buyer rebate.
Hamilton vs Burlington Housing Market: Quick Answers
Is Hamilton more expensive than Burlington?
No. In October 2026, the average home in Burlington sold for $1,051,747, 45% more than the $724,021 average in Hamilton.
Are home prices going up in Hamilton or Burlington?
Over the past year, the average price fell 7.8% in Hamilton and rose 2% in Burlington.
Is it easier to buy in Hamilton or Burlington?
Neither has the edge. Both are balanced markets (sales at 43% and 55% of new listings). Homes took 40 days on average to sell in Hamilton, and 32 days in Burlington.
Full reports and tools
- Hamilton housing market report
- Burlington housing market report
- City vs City affordability comparison: what the same income buys in each city
- Land transfer tax calculator, with first-time buyer rebates
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