Niagara Region Real Estate Market Update | Summer 2026 Home Prices & Sales
August 7th, 2026
We hope you’re having a wonderful summer!
As we move through the season, I wanted to share a snapshot of how our local real estate market has been performing across the Niagara Region from June 1 through today.
Whether you are considering buying, selling, or simply keeping an eye on your home's value, here is a quick look at what the latest numbers show.
Data Scope: Statistics reflect freehold residential home sales only (excluding vacant land, trailers, commercial and industrial properties).
Average Sale Price
Number of Homes Sold
Average Days on Market
Community-by-Community Breakdown
Pelham / Fonthill: Fastest-Selling Market. Moves at a rapid pace (28 days on market) with high demand, commanding the second-highest average price ($956k).
St. Catharines: Volume & Market Leader. Dominates overall volume (253 sales, >27% of regional market share) while maintaining fast turnover (31 days) at a balanced mid-tier price point ($643k).
Niagara-on-the-Lake: Most Premium Market. Leads the region with the highest average price ($1.17M), catering to high-end buyers with moderate transaction velocity (69 sales, 47 days on market).
Welland: Most Affordable Option. Offers the lowest barrier to entry in the region ($556k average price) while generating healthy transaction volume (140 sales).
Fort Erie: Patience & Value. Offers sub-$600k entry pricing ($600k) with the longest average timeline to sell (55 days), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
Port Colborne / Wainfleet: Steady Lakefront/Rural Appeal. Maintains consistent mid-range pricing ($594k) with moderate sales volume (79 sales) and steady absorption (46 days).
Niagara Falls: Solid Mid-Market Performer. Ranks second in sales volume (189 sales) with stable pricing ($656k) and prompt inventory turnover (39 days).
Key Takeaways for Buyers & Sellers
High Demand in Pelham/Fonthill: Properties in Pelham and Fonthill are selling faster than anywhere else in the region at an average of just 28 days.
St. Catharines Leads Activity: Accounting for over 27% of all local home sales, St. Catharines remains the central engine for buyer activity.
Great Opportunities Across Price Tiers: Values range from approachable options in Welland (avg. $556,366) to luxury estates in Niagara-on-the-Lake (avg. $1,166,999), offering strong options no matter your real estate goals.
If you are curious about what your home might be worth in today’s market or want to explore options in a specific neighbourhood, feel free to contact us today!
