Hamilton–Burlington–Haldimand–Niagara North Real Estate
Stats current as of June 2, 2026 · Source: REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington
The Hamilton–Burlington–Haldimand–Niagara North real estate market continued to improve in May 2026, even though overall sales remained below levels typically seen in stronger spring markets. Month over month, sales moved higher again, showing activity is still building as the market heads toward summer.
New listings pulled back slightly from April, prices edged up from the previous month, and overall supply increased to 4.8 months — pointing to a market that is still regaining momentum while offering buyers more selection than in tighter conditions.
Area Highlights
May 2026 At a Glance
$744K
MLS® Home Price Index
▲ 0.8% vs April
4.8
Months of Supply
▼ 4.0% YoY
+6.5%
Sales Month over Month
▲ Building momentum
−5.4%
HPI vs May 2025
▼ Year over year
−9.4%
Active Inventory YoY
▼ Year over year
−3.5%
New Listings MoM
▼ Month over month
Area-wide Key Metrics — May 2026 Quick Glance
Area-wide Monthly Quick Glance
Home Sales: 897 — ▼ 8.6% YoY
Average Price: $860,904 — ▲ 0.1% YoY
New Listings: 1,971 — ▼ 20.9% YoY
Months of Supply: 4.8 — ▼ 4.0% YoY
Days on Market: 35 — ▲ 9.4% YoY
Compare by Area
May 2026 Area Breakdown
542
Home Sales
▼ 11.1% YoY
$755K
Avg Price
▼ 3.3% YoY
1,238
New Listings
▼ 20.9% YoY
5.0
Months Supply
▼ 2.0% YoY
36
Days on Market
▲ 16.1% YoY
223
Home Sales
▼ 0.9% YoY
$1.20M
Avg Price
▲ 6.3% YoY
452
New Listings
▼ 20.8% YoY
3.9
Months Supply
▼ 15.2% YoY
32
Days on Market
▲ 6.7% YoY
83
Home Sales
▲ 13.7% YoY
$663K
Avg Price
▼ 6.4% YoY
161
New Listings
▼ 1.8% YoY
6.8
Months Supply
▲ 21.4% YoY
44
Days on Market
▼ 4.3% YoY
63
Home Sales
▼ 25.0% YoY
$758K
Avg Price
▼ 7.7% YoY
153
New Listings
▼ 34.9% YoY
35
Days on Market
▲ 12.9% YoY
Average Price Comparison
How Areas Compare
Average sale price by area — May 2026
Sales distribution by area — May 2026
Hamilton (542 — 61%)Burlington (223 — 25%)Haldimand (83 — 9%)Niagara North (63 — 7%)
What This Means
Market Takeaways
May showed another step forward in monthly sales activity across the broader market area, suggesting the market is still rebuilding after a slower start to the year. Prices were relatively stable overall, with a slight month-over-month gain in the regional HPI.
Supply levels remained elevated enough to give buyers more room to compare options, while sellers who price and present their homes well can still generate strong attention.
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For Sellers
Proper pricing and presentation still matter. With 4.8 months of supply across the market, buyers have choices — positioning your home correctly from day one is essential.
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For Buyers
There may be more opportunity than in past spring markets. Well-positioned homes can still attract attention quickly, but selection is broader than in recent tighter conditions.
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