Guelph, Ontario, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Guelph is $720,500, across 811 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 61 days.
291 new listings came to market in Guelph in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $418 per square foot, based on the 228 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Guelph are listed at an average of $1,038,901 across 341 active listings.
Townhouses in Guelph are listed at an average of $660,298 across 190 active listings.
Condos in Guelph are listed at an average of $521,864 across 142 active listings.
Commercial properties in Guelph are listed at an average of $545,068 across 37 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 market is offering buyers meaningful choice right now, with 858 active for-sale listings and 293 new listings added in the past 30 days. Pricing is holding around a median asking price of $729,900 (about $428/sqft), and the average 61 days on market suggests a more measured pace that can create negotiating opportunities, while investors should watch how the recent supply wave affects time-to-sell and near-term price pressure.
Walk Score 57 · Transit Score 51 · Bike Score 79
The median asking price in Guelph is $720,500, across 811 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $820,545. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 811 active MLS® listings in Guelph as of August 12, 2026. 291 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Guelph have been on the market an average of 61 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.
Of the 811 homes currently listed in Guelph, 42% detached houses, 23% townhouses, 18% condos, 5% commercial properties.
Guelph has a Walk Score of 57 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Somewhat Walkable — some errands can be accomplished on foot. Transit Score is 51. Bike Score is 79.