The State of Real Estate in Niagara: Summer 2026 Update
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Niagara Real Estate Market Stats
Niagara Real Estate Market Statistics — August 2026
Residential home sales activity recorded through the MLS® for the Niagara Association of REALTORS® (NAR) totaled 498 units in August 2026, compared to 545 in August 2025. In August 2026, the Niagara Association of REALTORS® listed 1,152 residential properties compared to 1,415 in August 2025. The average days it took to sell a home in August 2026 was 45 days, a 6.3% decrease from August 2025.
Released September 3, 2026View source report (PDF) ↗
Residential Sales
498▼ −8.6%
vs 545 a year agoNew Listings
1,152▼ −18.6%
vs 1,415 a year agoHPI Benchmark Price
$569,800▼ −6.2%
vs $607,700 a year agoAvg Days on Market
45 days▼ −6.3%
vs 48 a year agoYear-over-year by municipality
| Municipality | New Listings | Sales | Benchmark Price | Avg Days on Market | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | August 2025 | August 2026 | August 2025 | August 2026 | August 2025 | August 2026 | August 2025 | |
| Fort Erie | 131 | 156 | 55 | 43 | $494,300 | $530,300 | 55 | 68 |
| Grimsby | 71 | 89 | 36 | 38 | $673,100 | $724,700 | 35 | 42 |
| Lincoln | 54 | |||||||
“As we track our progress throughout 2026, the local market is navigating a unique mid-year landscape”
Niagara market FAQ — August 2026
- What is the average home price in Niagara in August 2026?
- The MLS® HPI composite benchmark price across the Niagara region was $569,800 in August 2026, compared to $607,700 in August 2025 (−6.2% year over year).
- How many homes sold in Niagara in August 2026?
- There were 498 residential sales across the Niagara Association of REALTORS® in August 2026, compared to 545 in August 2025.
- How long are homes taking to sell in Niagara?
- Homes took an average of 45 days to sell in August 2026, versus 48 days in August 2025.
- How many new listings came on the market in August 2026?
- 1,152 new residential properties were listed across Niagara in August 2026, compared to 1,415 in August 2025.
- Which Niagara municipality had the highest benchmark price in August 2026?
- Niagara-on-the-Lake had the highest MLS® HPI benchmark price in August 2026 at $859,200.
The Residential Market Report includes listings for both Residential Freehold and Residential Condo & Other property types. (Excluding multifamily, land or farm properties.)
Source: August 2026 Market Release & Stats, Niagara Association of REALTORS®. Figures are transcribed verbatim from the official monthly report and are updated automatically as each new report is released.
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