Port Alberni, British Columbia
As of November 12, 2026, the median asking price in Port Alberni is $549,900, across 128 active public listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 88 days.
28 new listings came to market in Port Alberni in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $350 per square foot, based on the 109 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Port Alberni are listed at an average of $664,331 across 78 active listings.
Homes in Port Alberni are listed at an average of $1,151,408 across 15 active listings.
Townhouses in Port Alberni are listed at an average of $403,731 across 13 active listings.
Condos in Port Alberni are listed at an average of $267,500 across 7 active listings.
Port Alberni had a population of 18,259, a median household income of $62,800, 69% of households owning their home at the 2021 Census of Population.
Working-waterfront hub with everyday services nearby
Port Alberni is a practical, lived-in area where day-to-day necessities and community amenities sit close to a working harbour setting.
This is an area defined by function: homes, schools, parks, and main-street services clustered into a compact footprint, with industry and waterfront culture in the background. The appeal is having many essentials in one place and a strong sense of local institutions; it is not a polished resort strip or a purpose-built, uniform new-home district.
Housing in Port Alberni is mostly detached houses, giving the area an ownership-oriented feel where homes are experienced as independent properties rather than units within larger buildings. That mix tends to suit buyers who want conventional ground-oriented living and the autonomy that comes with it.
A typical home here is a detached house intended for independent, day-to-day living.
A weekend in Port Alberni can easily revolve around a park or trail outing—such as Wesley Ridge Trail or Williamson Park—then a practical loop of errands and local stops. Culture and indoor options are part of the mix too, with places like Landmark Cinemas, Capitol Theatre, and VI Regional Library Port Alberni nearby.
Selling in Port Alberni 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 Port Alberni 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: Dry Creek Park, Rec Park and Wesley Ridge Trail.
Port Alberni has a Walkability score of 74: some errands can be accomplished on foot. 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.
Port Alberni offers a compact, service-forward environment with a strong set of parks, trails, and community institutions, wrapped in a working-waterfront context. It stands out for having many practical stops—shopping, health services, arts, and recreation—close enough to anchor routines while still being dominated by detached homes. It’s not the right match if you prioritize a consistently bike-first lifestyle or a uniformly new, master-planned feel.
This description is compiled from the figures above and from published sources. It is not a statistic.
Port Alberni’s city-wide for-sale market currently has 128 active listings with a median asking price of $549,900 and an average $350 per square foot, reflecting a mix of entry-level homes, mid-market family properties, and higher-priced options across different areas of the city rather than a single core. With listings averaging 88 days on market and 28 new listings added in the past 30 days, inventory appears to be turning over steadily but not quickly, giving buyers time to compare value between neighbourhoods while investors may find selective opportunities where longer-listed properties leave room for negotiation.
AI-written commentary on the active public listing snapshot as of November 12, 2026. Not financial advice.
Walkability 74 · Transit access 10 · Bikeability 86
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