Magrath, Alberta
As of November 13, 2026, the median asking price in Magrath is $522,450, across 10 active public listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 58 days.
2 new listings came to market in Magrath in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $309 per square foot, based on the 10 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Magrath are listed at an average of $506,844 across 9 active listings.
Magrath had a population of 2,481, a median household income of $88,000, 78% of households owning their home at the 2021 Census of Population.
Low-density southern Alberta living with local essentials
Magrath offers a settled residential setting where day-to-day services, schools, and community institutions are close at hand.
This is a place defined by low-density housing and a tight set of local amenities—schools, a library, small businesses, and recreation—rather than by big-city convenience. The appeal is space and a quieter residential rhythm with practical services nearby; it is not a highly walkable, transit-led environment or a destination for constant nightlife and large-scale retail.
Magrath Elementary School and Magrath Junior Senior High School are nearby, making the area workable for households prioritizing close-to-home schooling options.
Places like the Magrath Public Library, Harker House, and Magrath Museum give the area a lived-in community core beyond just housing.
Health and daily stops such as Magrath Pharmacy and Direct Dental Hygiene, plus simple dining like A-1 Pizza, keep common needs within the area.
Magrath Arena and options like Covered Wagon RV Park add year-round and seasonal recreation without having to rely on larger centres for everything.
Housing in Magrath is primarily detached single-family homes, with some townhomes/duplexes in the mix. The overall built form reads as low-density and residential, with a housing stock that tends to suit buyers looking for a standalone home rather than multi-unit living.
A typical home here is a detached single-family property, with a smaller share of attached options like townhomes or duplexes.
A weekend in the area can revolve around straightforward local options: a visit to the Magrath Public Library, time at Magrath Arena, or a stop into local heritage and culture at Harker House or the Magrath Museum. For a simple outing close to home, Covered Wagon RV Park adds another recreational option, and dining is more about local staples like A-1 Pizza than a wide restaurant circuit.
Look past the listing details and focus on how the home functions day-to-day in a car-oriented setting, and how the property’s condition fits the area’s predominantly detached-home character.
With walk and bike scores of 45/100 and 39/100, confirm what you’ll routinely drive for versus what you can do locally, based on the specific home’s location within the area.
Because detached homes are the main housing type, pay close attention to overall upkeep and the completeness of major updates, since properties can vary widely.
If close access to basics matters, map your practical proximity to Magrath Pharmacy and Direct Dental Hygiene rather than assuming every address feels equally close.
If you’ll use local recreation or culture, consider how convenient Magrath Arena, the Magrath Public Library, and the Magrath Museum are to reach from the property.
Selling in Magrath comes down to two comparisons buyers make: your home against what else is for sale, and this location against the alternatives.
Buyers weigh your home against the homes listed in Magrath right now. The current listings and asking prices are in the Market section of this page.
Put the places a buyer will use in the listing: Magrath Arena, Covered Wagon RV Park and Magrath Public Library.
Magrath has a Walkability score of 55: most errands require a car. State it plainly, so the buyers it suits find your home.
Photography, condition and first impressions decide which listings buyers book to see. Have the home ready before it goes live.
Magrath offers a low-density residential setting with nearby schools, day-to-day services, and a recognizable set of community institutions—library, museum, and recreation facilities—that give the area a grounded, local feel. It works well for buyers who want a detached-home environment and practical amenities without relying on big-city density. It is not a fit for those prioritizing highly walkable errands, strong bike-first transportation, or a large concentration of dining and retail in the immediate area.
This description is compiled from the figures above and from published sources. It is not a statistic.
Magrath’s current for-sale market is relatively tight, with 10 active listings at a median asking price of $522,450, averaging $309 per sq ft and 58 days on market so far. With only 2 new listings in the past 30 days, selection is limited across the city—from more established homes in mature areas to newer builds on the edges—so buyers and investors may need to move decisively when a well-priced property matches their criteria, while sellers may still face longer listing periods depending on price point and finish level.
AI-written commentary on the active public listing snapshot as of November 13, 2026. Not financial advice.
Walkability 55 · Transit access 0 · Bikeability 17
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