Quick answer: These guides cover eight GTA communities — Toronto, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Markham and Vaughan. Each has a buying page, a selling page and a neighbourhood guide, built on October 2026 figures from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board and the closing costs that apply locally.
Compare the GTA communities at a glance
| Community | Average price | Median price | Average condo apartment | Average detached | Sales-to-new-listings | Municipal land transfer tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | $1,075,627 | $835,000 | $659,214 | $1,603,886 | 40.1% | Yes |
| Etobicoke | $965,845 | — | — | — | 39.6% | Yes |
| Mississauga | $927,521 | $843,000 | $504,685 | $1,326,044 | 38.1% | No |
| Oakville | $1,383,011 | $1,220,000 | $677,274 | $1,833,285 | 36.0% | No |
| Burlington | $1,046,822 | $892,000 | $658,858 | $1,376,964 | 51.3% | No |
| Milton | $966,412 | $888,500 | $525,727 | $1,221,147 | 44.3% | No |
| Markham | $1,117,006 | $1,050,000 | $589,740 | $1,522,789 | 42.6% | No |
| Vaughan | $1,201,704 | $1,135,000 | $538,647 | $1,550,898 | 39.9% | No |
Buying guides
- Buying a Home in TorontoBuying a home in Toronto? Homes averaged $1,075,627 in October 2026. See prices by home type, the down payment and land transfer tax you need, and transit.
- Buying a Home in EtobicokeBuying a home in Etobicoke? Homes averaged $965,845 in October 2026. See prices by home type, the down payment and land transfer tax you need, and transit.
- Buying a Home in MississaugaBuying a home in Mississauga? Homes averaged $927,521 in October 2026. See prices by home type, the down payment and land transfer tax you need, and transit.
- Buying a Home in OakvilleBuying a home in Oakville? Homes averaged $1,383,011 in October 2026. See prices by home type, the down payment and land transfer tax you need, and transit.
- Buying a Home in BurlingtonBuying a home in Burlington? Homes averaged $1,046,822 in October 2026. See prices by home type, the down payment and land transfer tax you need, and transit.
- Buying a Home in MiltonBuying a home in Milton? Homes averaged $966,412 in October 2026. See prices by home type, the down payment and land transfer tax you need, and transit.
- Buying a Home in MarkhamBuying a home in Markham? Homes averaged $1,117,006 in October 2026. See prices by home type, the down payment and land transfer tax you need, and transit.
- Buying a Home in VaughanBuying a home in Vaughan? Homes averaged $1,201,704 in October 2026. See prices by home type, the down payment and land transfer tax you need, and transit.
Selling guides
- Selling a Home in TorontoSelling a home in Toronto? See October 2026 sale prices, days on market and supply, what sold by home type, and what it costs to sell in Ontario.
- Selling a Home in EtobicokeSelling a home in Etobicoke? See October 2026 sale prices, days on market and supply, what sold by home type, and what it costs to sell in Ontario.
- Selling a Home in MississaugaSelling a home in Mississauga? See October 2026 sale prices, days on market and supply, what sold by home type, and what it costs to sell in Ontario.
- Selling a Home in OakvilleSelling a home in Oakville? See October 2026 sale prices, days on market and supply, what sold by home type, and what it costs to sell in Ontario.
- Selling a Home in BurlingtonSelling a home in Burlington? See October 2026 sale prices, days on market and supply, what sold by home type, and what it costs to sell in Ontario.
- Selling a Home in MiltonSelling a home in Milton? See October 2026 sale prices, days on market and supply, what sold by home type, and what it costs to sell in Ontario.
- Selling a Home in MarkhamSelling a home in Markham? See October 2026 sale prices, days on market and supply, what sold by home type, and what it costs to sell in Ontario.
- Selling a Home in VaughanSelling a home in Vaughan? See October 2026 sale prices, days on market and supply, what sold by home type, and what it costs to sell in Ontario.
Neighbourhood guides
- Where to Buy in Toronto: A Neighbourhood Guide (2026)Where to buy in Toronto: 8 neighbourhoods compared by home type, transit and lifestyle, with October 2026 average prices for the area.
- Where to Buy in Etobicoke: A Neighbourhood Guide (2026)Where to buy in Etobicoke: 9 neighbourhoods compared by home type, transit and lifestyle, with October 2026 average prices for the area.
- Where to Buy in Mississauga: A Neighbourhood Guide (2026)Where to buy in Mississauga: 9 neighbourhoods compared by home type, transit and lifestyle, with October 2026 average prices for the area.
- Where to Buy in Oakville: A Neighbourhood Guide (2026)Where to buy in Oakville: 9 neighbourhoods compared by home type, transit and lifestyle, with October 2026 average prices for the area.
- Where to Buy in Burlington: A Neighbourhood Guide (2026)Where to buy in Burlington: 8 neighbourhoods compared by home type, transit and lifestyle, with October 2026 average prices for the area.
- Where to Buy in Milton: A Neighbourhood Guide (2026)Where to buy in Milton: 8 neighbourhoods compared by home type, transit and lifestyle, with October 2026 average prices for the area.
- Where to Buy in Markham: A Neighbourhood Guide (2026)Where to buy in Markham: 8 neighbourhoods compared by home type, transit and lifestyle, with October 2026 average prices for the area.
- Where to Buy in Vaughan: A Neighbourhood Guide (2026)Where to buy in Vaughan: 8 neighbourhoods compared by home type, transit and lifestyle, with October 2026 average prices for the area.
Not sure which community fits your budget? See where first-time buyers can afford in the GTA and the October 2026 GTA market report.