Guelph, Ontario
As of September 27, 2026, the median asking price in Guelph is $729,900, across 555 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 52 days.
240 new listings came to market in Guelph in the last 30 days.
Detached homes in Guelph are listed at an average of $1,050,315 across 269 active listings.
Townhouses in Guelph are listed at an average of $662,104 across 146 active listings.
Condos in Guelph are listed at an average of $512,017 across 134 active listings.
Heritage streets, student energy, downtown pulse
In and around St. George’s Square, downtown Guelph feels like a small city that learned to walk before it learned to sprawl. Limestone façades, old shopfronts, and the steady rhythm of the River Run Centre give the core an everyday elegance, while The Ward—historically shaped by immigrant working-class roots—still reads as lived-in and proudly local. It’s not a postcard neighbourhood; it’s a place where patios fill fast, trains slide past the edge of the core, and you can hear church bells and buskers on the same afternoon.
The people mix is part of the texture: University of Guelph students and young professionals rent close to the action, longtime residents hold onto century homes tucked down side streets, and a growing number of newcomers choose condo and apartment living for the convenience. Walk score sits in the “somewhat walkable” range (57/100), which fits: daily errands are easy near the core, but many households still keep a car for cross-town trips. The vibe is social and a little scrappy—coffee queues in the morning, live music at night, and a constant churn of faces as leases turn over.
Real estate here is a blend of heritage houses (often updated, sometimes quirky), low-rise walk-ups, newer infill, and an increasing share of purpose-built rentals near the core and along major corridors. Buyers tend to weigh charm versus parking and maintenance, while investors watch student-demand and downtown employment as anchors. Pricing can swing block-to-block depending on renovation level and whether you’re on a quieter Ward street or closer to busy arteries, but the underlying draw stays consistent: character, culture, and proximity to the city’s main stage.
Guelph’s for-sale market is offering broad choice across the city’s mix of newer suburban areas and established central neighbourhoods, with 555 active listings at a median asking price of $729,900. Homes are sitting an average of 52 days on market so far, and with 240 new listings added in the past 30 days, buyers and investors are seeing improving selection and more room to compare options, while well-priced properties in high-demand pockets can still move quickly.
AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 27, 2026. Not financial advice.
Guelph covers about 88 km², so a single Walk Score®, Transit Score® or Bike Score® measured at one point would not describe it. How easily you can get around depends on which part of Guelph you are in — check the score for a specific address.
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