London South

London South, Ontario

Market snapshot

As of October 16, 2026, the median asking price in London South is $599,000, across 1,922 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 56 days.

781 new listings came to market in London South in the last 30 days.

Detached homes in London South are listed at an average of $770,902 across 1,244 active listings.

Townhouses in London South are listed at an average of $480,911 across 380 active listings.

Condos in London South are listed at an average of $378,877 across 198 active listings.

Duplexes in London South are listed at an average of $650,534 across 44 active listings.

London had a population of 422,324, a median household income of $76,500, 58% of households owning their home at the 2021 Census of Population. These figures describe the broader census geography, not London South specifically.

About London South

This is a place for people who want a predominantly suburban setting with detached homes and practical access to everyday retail across different parts of the area. The appeal is choice: errands, schools, parks, and services show up in multiple pockets rather than concentrating in one centre. It is not a single-strip, one-main-street kind of place, and it is not defined by one landmark that represents the whole area.

Why London South

Multiple errand nodes

Daily needs can be handled across several commercial pockets rather than relying on one centre. That includes big-box options like Walmart and FreshCo as well as stops like Debackere Farm Market and Sunripe Freshmarket.

Detached-home focus

The housing mix is led by detached houses, with townhouses also common. That gives the area a primarily low-rise, residential feel even near larger retail districts.

Park variety spread out

Green space shows up in different parts of the area, from Springbank Park to Hillman's Pond and Arthur Ford Nature Park. You can choose proximity to the kind of park setting you actually use.

Regional connections nearby

For some households, that matters as much as local driving routes.

Living in London South

That mix creates a largely low-rise residential feel, even as some parts of the area sit close to larger commercial districts.

Day to day

Recreation options named across the area include Crumlin Creek Golf Club, Meadowgate Soccer Fields, and The Fitness Forum.

The combination of a 58% ownership share, a median household income of $76,500, a 2.4 average household size, and a median age of 38.8 reads as a mixed owner/renter market with many mid-sized households—consistent with an area where detached houses lead the housing mix and townhouses are also common.

Is London South right for you?

May be a strong fit if you want

May be less suited if you prioritize

Buying in London South

The area is large, and “nearby” can mean very different things depending on which part you’re in.

What to look at

Node proximity

Confirm which shopping and services are most convenient to the specific address—options range from Walmart and FreshCo to Sunripe Freshmarket and Western Fair Market. A listing’s marketing can describe the area broadly, but the day-to-day pattern is address-specific.

School options

Several schools are named across the area, including South Secondary School, Mountsfield Public School, and St. Andre Bessette Catholic Secondary School. Verify eligibility and program details directly with the relevant school board; proximity alone doesn’t confirm attendance.

Park access

If outdoor space is part of your weekly routine, check what’s actually closest to the home rather than assuming one park defines the area.

Health services

Health and pharmacy options listed across the area include University Hospital and Shoppers Drug Mart, along with multiple dental and pharmacy clinics. For a specific property, confirm which of these are most practical for your day-to-day needs.

Selling in London South

Buyers will weigh a detached house against nearby townhouses and low-rise alternatives, so the listing needs to show what the property offers beyond “it’s in the area.” Clear, concrete positioning beats broad claims.

What the marketing has to address

Location clarity

Anchor the home to the most relevant nearby amenity cluster using specific, named examples where appropriate—such as Walmart, FreshCo, Debackere Farm Market, or Western Fair Market.

Low-rise value

If the home is detached, present the tangible advantages that differentiate it from townhouses in the same area, such as the way the property lives day-to-day. If it’s a townhouse, emphasize the practical layout and maintenance simplicity within a largely detached-home context.

Parks & recreation

Where relevant, connect the home to the kind of outdoor or recreation options that match the location, such as Springbank Park, Arthur Ford Nature Park, or Meadowgate Soccer Fields. Avoid implying any single park represents the whole area.

Transit touchpoints

Keep it factual and avoid promising commute outcomes that depend on schedules and routes.

The bottom line

It’s a practical choice for buyers who want options—big-box, local markets, parks, and services—without relying on one central strip. It is not the right fit if you want one cohesive, walkable core to define your day-to-day routine.

This description is compiled from the figures above and from published sources. It is not a statistic.

Market pulse

London South’s for-sale market is offering broad choice across the city’s mix of established residential pockets and newer growth areas, with 1,952 active listings and a median asking price of $599,900 spanning everything from entry-level condos and townhomes to larger detached homes. Listings are averaging 59 days on market so far, and with 790 new listings added in the past 30 days, conditions currently favour buyers and investors who can be selective, compare sub-areas, and negotiate on properties that linger.

AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 27, 2026. Not financial advice.

Getting around

London South covers about 423 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 London South you are in — check the score for a specific address.

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