Quick answer: If you are buying a home in Burlington, expect an average price of $1,046,822 (the median was $892,000), based on October 2026 sales. At $892,000 you need a minimum down payment of $64,200 and $14,315 for land transfer tax. Burlington has no municipal land transfer tax.
Burlington at a glance, October 2026
- Average sale price: $1,046,822
- Median sale price: $892,000
- Average condo apartment: $658,858
- Average detached house: $1,376,964
- Sale price to list price: 97%
- Days on market: 32 (final listing)
- Municipal land transfer tax: No
- Region: Halton Region
Buying a home in Burlington: where it is and who it suits
Burlington sits at the western end of Lake Ontario in Halton Region, between Oakville and Hamilton, with the Niagara Escarpment along its northern edge. It had the highest sales-to-new-listings ratio of the eight communities we track in October 2026, which makes it the tightest of those markets.
The Burlington market in October 2026
| Measure | Burlington, October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Sales | 214 |
| New listings | 417 |
| Sales-to-new-listings ratio | 51.3% |
| Active listings at month end | 712 |
| Months of inventory (12-month trend) | 3.6 |
| Average sale price | $1,046,822 |
| Median sale price | $892,000 |
| Average sale price to list price | 97% |
| Average days on market (final listing / total) | 32 / 48 |
Burlington recorded 214 sales against 417 new listings, a sales-to-new-listings ratio of 51.3%. As a rule of thumb, a ratio below about 40% favours buyers, 40% to 60% is balanced and above 60% favours sellers, so Burlington was in balanced territory for the month. Homes sold for 97% of list price.
What it costs to buy in Burlington
| Example | Price | Minimum down payment | Land transfer tax | Land transfer tax, first-time buyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington median, all home types | $892,000 | $64,200 | $14,315 | $10,315 |
| Average condo apartment | $658,858 | $40,886 | $9,652 | $5,652 |
| Average detached house | $1,376,964 | $112,696 | $24,014 | $20,014 |
These are the two largest cash items. For the rest, see closing costs in Ontario; for the rules behind the numbers, minimum down payment and land transfer tax in Ontario.
Types of homes in Burlington
South Burlington, including Roseland, Shoreacres and Elizabeth Gardens, is mostly 1950s to 1970s detached homes on mature lots. Headon Forest, Brant Hills, Tyandaga and Palmer date from the 1970s to the 1990s; Millcroft, the Orchard and Alton Village from the 1990s to the 2010s. Condos are concentrated downtown, along the lakeshore and near the GO stations.
| Home type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 101 | $1,376,964 |
| Condo apartment | 37 | $658,858 |
Transit and commuting
Burlington has three stations on the Lakeshore West GO line — Aldershot, Burlington and Appleby — with all-day service toward Toronto, and Aldershot is also a VIA Rail stop. The QEW and Highways 403 and 407 meet here, which makes Burlington practical for commutes toward both Toronto and Hamilton or Niagara.
Burlington neighbourhoods at a glance
- Downtown Burlington — condos and century homes
- Aldershot — bungalows, towns and condos
- Roseland and Shoreacres — detached on mature lots
- Tyandaga and Brant Hills — detached and towns
- Headon Forest and Palmer — detached, semis and towns
- Millcroft — golf-course detached
- The Orchard — detached, semis and towns
- Alton Village — newer detached and towns
Each one is described in where to buy in Burlington: a neighbourhood guide.
What buyers in Burlington should know
- Less inventory than neighbouring markets. TRREB's trend measure showed 3.6 months of inventory in Burlington in October 2026, against 4.9 in Oakville and Mississauga. Well-priced homes had more competition.
- Two directions of commute. Burlington works for jobs in Toronto and in Hamilton or Niagara. If you are a two-commute household, test both routes at rush hour.
- No municipal land transfer tax. Burlington buyers pay only Ontario's land transfer tax.
First purchase? Start with the Ontario first-time home buyer guide. Selling as well? See selling a home in Burlington.
Buying in Burlington: common questions
Is Burlington part of the GTA?
Burlington is in Halton Region, which is part of the Greater Toronto Area, and it is also counted in the Hamilton census metropolitan area. Its home sales are reported by the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board.
What is the average house price in Burlington?
The average sale price in Burlington was $1,046,822 in October 2026 across all home types, and the median was $892,000, according to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board. Condo apartments averaged $658,858 and detached houses $1,376,964.
How much is land transfer tax on a home in Burlington?
At the median price of $892,000, land transfer tax in Burlington is $14,315. Burlington has no municipal land transfer tax. An eligible first-time buyer would pay $10,315 after refunds.
How much down payment do I need to buy in Burlington?
The minimum is 5% of the first $500,000 plus 10% of the rest for homes under $1.5 million. At $892,000, the median price in Burlington in October 2026, that is $64,200.
Sources
- TRREB — Market Watch October 2026 (full report, PDF)
- Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) — Market Watch, October 2026
- Government of Ontario — Land transfer tax
- Financial Consumer Agency of Canada — Down payment
Facts checked: November 14, 2026. Rules and figures change; confirm current details with the source, your lawyer, your mortgage professional or the Canada Revenue Agency before you act. This page is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice.