Quick answer: If you are buying a home in Vaughan, expect an average price of $1,201,704 (the median was $1,135,000), based on October 2026 sales. At $1,135,000 you need a minimum down payment of $88,500 and $19,175 for land transfer tax. Vaughan has no municipal land transfer tax.
Vaughan at a glance, October 2026
- Average sale price: $1,201,704
- Median sale price: $1,135,000
- Average condo apartment: $538,647
- Average detached house: $1,550,898
- Sale price to list price: 97%
- Days on market: 33 (final listing)
- Municipal land transfer tax: No
- Region: York Region
Buying a home in Vaughan: where it is and who it suits
Vaughan is a city in York Region directly north of Toronto, made up of Woodbridge, Maple, Kleinburg, Concord and part of Thornhill. It is the only municipality outside Toronto with TTC subway stations, at the north end of Line 1.
The Vaughan market in October 2026
| Measure | Vaughan, October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Sales | 263 |
| New listings | 659 |
| Sales-to-new-listings ratio | 39.9% |
| Active listings at month end | 1,219 |
| Months of inventory (12-month trend) | 4.8 |
| Average sale price | $1,201,704 |
| Median sale price | $1,135,000 |
| Average sale price to list price | 97% |
| Average days on market (final listing / total) | 33 / 55 |
Vaughan recorded 263 sales against 659 new listings, a sales-to-new-listings ratio of 39.9%. As a rule of thumb, a ratio below about 40% favours buyers, 40% to 60% is balanced and above 60% favours sellers, so Vaughan was on the buyer-friendly side for the month. Homes sold for 97% of list price.
What it costs to buy in Vaughan
| Example | Price | Minimum down payment | Land transfer tax | Land transfer tax, first-time buyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughan median, all home types | $1,135,000 | $88,500 | $19,175 | $15,175 |
| Average condo apartment | $538,647 | $28,865 | $7,248 | $3,248 |
| Average detached house | $1,550,898 | $310,180 | $27,493 | $23,493 |
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 Vaughan
Detached homes dominate in Woodbridge, Maple, Vellore Village and Kleinburg, many of them large brick houses from the 1980s to the 2010s. High-rise condos are concentrated at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre and in Thornhill, with townhouses throughout the newer subdivisions.
| Home type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 147 | $1,550,898 |
| Condo apartment | 57 | $538,647 |
Transit and commuting
TTC Line 1 runs to Vaughan Metropolitan Centre station, with Highway 407 station one stop south. The Barrie GO line stops at Rutherford and Maple. Viva bus rapid transit runs along Highway 7, and Highways 400, 407 and 427 cross the city. The Highway 427 extension to Major Mackenzie Drive opened in 2021.
Vaughan neighbourhoods at a glance
- Woodbridge — larger detached; condos on highway 7
- Maple — detached and towns
- Kleinburg — estate homes and new subdivisions
- Vaughan Metropolitan Centre — condos
- Thornhill (Vaughan side) — detached, towns and condos
- Patterson and Thornhill Woods — detached, semis and towns
- Vellore Village — detached
- Concord — condos and older detached
Each one is described in where to buy in Vaughan: a neighbourhood guide.
What buyers in Vaughan should know
- Subway without Toronto's second tax. The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre is on TTC Line 1 but outside Toronto, so buyers pay only Ontario's land transfer tax.
- New condos mean new-build rules. Pre-construction purchases come with a 10-day cooling-off period, staged deposits, HST considerations and possible occupancy fees before closing. Have a lawyer review the agreement inside those 10 days.
- Large homes carry large running costs. For bigger detached houses, ask for utility, insurance and property tax figures up front.
First purchase? Start with the Ontario first-time home buyer guide. Selling as well? See selling a home in Vaughan.
Buying in Vaughan: common questions
Does the TTC subway go to Vaughan?
Yes. TTC Line 1 extends to Vaughan Metropolitan Centre station at Highway 7 and Jane Street, with Highway 407 station one stop to the south. The extension opened in December 2017.
What is the average house price in Vaughan?
The average sale price in Vaughan was $1,201,704 in October 2026 across all home types, and the median was $1,135,000, according to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board. Condo apartments averaged $538,647 and detached houses $1,550,898.
How much is land transfer tax on a home in Vaughan?
At the median price of $1,135,000, land transfer tax in Vaughan is $19,175. Vaughan has no municipal land transfer tax. An eligible first-time buyer would pay $15,175 after refunds.
How much down payment do I need to buy in Vaughan?
The minimum is 5% of the first $500,000 plus 10% of the rest for homes under $1.5 million. At $1,135,000, the median price in Vaughan in October 2026, that is $88,500.
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.