The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) released its October 2026 numbers on November 4. Across the Greater Toronto Area, TRREB reported 5,603 sales, down 7.9% from October 2025, and said uncertainty about inflation, borrowing costs and the economy kept many buyers on the sidelines.
Here's what October looked like across Durham Region, town by town, and what it could mean if you're thinking about buying or selling this winter.
Durham Region by the numbers: October 2026
All figures below are from TRREB's October 2026 Market Watch (TRREB Market Watch, Oct 2026, PDF), compared with the October 2025 Market Watch (TRREB Market Watch, Oct 2025, PDF).
Durham Region, all home types:
- 589 sales, down 17.6% from 715 in October 2025
- Average price: $793,024, down 6.9% from $851,764; median $740,000
- 1,700 new listings, down 5.1%, with 2,619 active listings at month end (up 1.9%)
- About 3.6 months of inventory, based on TRREB's trend measure, up from 3.2 a year earlier
- Homes sold for 98% of list price on average, after an average of 29 days on market
- MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) composite benchmark: $798,100, down 5.11% year over year
"Months of inventory" is a rough measure of how long it would take to sell every home on the market at the current pace of sales. A lower number usually means a tighter market. Durham's 3.6 months was still well below the City of Toronto (4.6), York Region (5.0) and Peel Region (4.9) in October.
So far this year (January to October), Durham has recorded 6,307 sales at an average price of $834,079. That's 10.8% fewer sales than the same period in 2025, at an average price 6.2% lower.
Town by town
Durham isn't one market. Here's how October looked in each municipality:
Town | Sales | Average price | Median price | Months of inventory | Sold vs. list | vs. Oct 2025 sales | vs. Oct 2025 average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ajax | 74 | $918,704 | $812,750 | 3.1 | 97% | -27.5% | +1.5% |
Pickering | 93 | $821,211 | $784,990 | 3.8 | 98% | -23.1% | -7.4% |
Whitby | 108 | $876,275 | $852,500 | 3.0 | 98% | -22.3% | -6.6% |
Oshawa | 152 | $653,466 | $623,750 | 3.7 | 98% | -14.1% | -10.2% |
Clarington | 111 | $742,452 | $680,000 | 3.2 | 99% | +3.7% | -6.4% |
Scugog | 27 | $976,907 | $880,000 | 5.4 | 96% | -15.6% | +4.3% |
Uxbridge | 11 | $992,727 | $1,035,000 | 5.4 | 96% | -42.1% | -17.0% |
Brock | 13 | $697,000 | $620,000 | 7.2 | 96% | -27.8% | -0.6% |
A few things stand out:
- Whitby and Ajax had the shortest supply in Durham, at 3.0 and 3.1 months of inventory. If you own in either town, there are fewer competing listings than in most of the GTA right now.
- Clarington was the only Durham town with more sales than a year ago (111 vs. 107), with homes selling for 99% of list on average and the fewest days on market in the region (25).
- Oshawa was the busiest market by volume (152 sales) and the most affordable of the lakeshore towns, with an average price of $653,466.
- North Durham is quieter. Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock all had more than five months of inventory. With so few sales, averages there can swing a lot from month to month, so read those numbers with care.
Benchmark prices by home type
Average prices move with the mix of homes that sold that month. TRREB's MLS® HPI benchmark tracks a "typical" home instead, so it's a steadier way to see the trend. Here are the October 2026 composite and detached benchmarks:
Town | Composite benchmark | Year over year | Detached benchmark | Year over year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Durham Region | $798,100 | -5.11% | $875,700 | -5.07% |
Ajax | $826,900 | -5.35% | $907,000 | -5.65% |
Pickering | $857,000 | -3.08% | $1,042,600 | -4.81% |
Whitby | $897,000 | -4.50% | $978,800 | -3.87% |
Oshawa | $694,400 | -6.76% | $745,800 | -6.45% |
Clarington | $728,200 | -5.28% | $818,400 | -4.92% |
Source: TRREB MLS® HPI, October 2026, in the Market Watch linked above.
What it means
If you're buying: October was a buyer-friendly month across most of Durham. Prices were below last year, homes sold for slightly under list on average, and you had more time to decide than in a busier market. TRREB's Chief Information Officer noted that higher borrowing costs have been partly offset by lower selling prices. Get your pre-approval updated, since rates have moved this fall.
If you're selling: buyers are more selective, so price and presentation matter more than they did a few years ago. The good news for owners in Whitby, Ajax and Clarington is that supply is tighter there than in most of the GTA. A home that's priced right for its street and shows well can still stand out, even in winter.
If you're watching from Toronto: Durham's October average of $793,024 compared with $1,075,627 in the City of Toronto, which is one reason many families keep comparing the two.
Want the numbers for your street?
Town-wide numbers only tell part of the story. If you'd like to know what's selling near you, or what your home might be worth in today's market, message or email me at [email protected] and I'll put together a free Home Value Report. It's my opinion of value based on recent nearby sales, not an appraisal, and there's no obligation.
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Statistics are from TRREB's Market Watch reports for October 2026 and October 2025 and cover all home types unless noted. Year-over-year percentages are calculated from those reports. Small markets can swing sharply month to month. Past results don't guarantee future performance. A Home Value Report is an opinion of value, not an appraisal. Information is believed reliable but not guaranteed. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract with a brokerage.
Sources (checked November 9, 2026)
- TRREB Market Watch, October 2026 (released November 4, 2026): https://trreb.ca/wp-content/files/market-stats/market-watch/mw2610.pdf
- TRREB Market Watch, October 2025: https://trreb.ca/wp-content/files/market-stats/market-watch/mw2510.pdf
