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Durham Region Real Estate & Homes for Sale
A region that rewards buyers who look east. Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa offer detached homes at prices well below much of the GTA, with GO trains on the Lakeshore East line keeping downtown Toronto within reach. Durham has eight municipalities and about 697,000 people (2021 census), and Whitby is the regional seat. Lina Fridman, Broker with RE/MAX Realtron, helps buyers and sellers across the GTA, including Durham. Here is what you need to know.
$856,170
Average sale price, Durham Region
(TRREB, June 2026)
849
Homes sold in June 2026
(TRREB)
8
Municipalities in the region
Why buyers choose Durham Region
- Value: the June 2026 average price in Durham was about $314,000 lower than in York Region and about $200,000 below the TRREB average (TRREB Market Watch).
- GO Train: the Lakeshore East line serves Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa, and an 18.7 km extension to Bowmanville with four new stations is under construction (Metrolinx; no opening date announced yet).
- Toll-free highways: Highways 412 (Whitby) and 418 (Clarington) have been toll-free since April 2022, linking the 401 with the 407.
- Room to grow: about 2.7% average yearly population growth from 2016 to 2021 (Region of Durham).
Durham Region communities
Pickering & Ajax
The closest Durham communities to Toronto, on the Lake Ontario waterfront, both on the Lakeshore East GO line. Pickering’s Seaton lands are a major new growth area.
Whitby & Oshawa
Whitby is the regional seat, with a historic downtown and Brooklin to the north. Oshawa is the largest city (175,383 people) and home to Ontario Tech University and Durham College.
Clarington
Bowmanville and Courtice, where the GO extension is being built, with Highway 418 connecting to the 407.
North Durham
Uxbridge, Scugog (Port Perry) and Brock: small towns, rural properties and lake access, for buyers who want space over commute time.
Durham Region home prices
TRREB figures for Durham Region, all home types. In June 2026 there were 2,049 new listings and 2,637 active listings in the region.
| Area | Sales, June 2026 | Average price, June 2026 | Sales, Jan–Jun 2026 | Average price, Jan–Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Region | 849 | $856,170 | 3,856 | $844,879 |
| York Region (for comparison) | 1,289 | $1,169,958 | 5,570 | $1,153,033 |
| TRREB market area (all) | 6,770 | $1,058,658 | 31,149 | $1,037,597 |
Source: TRREB Market Watch, June 2026 (all home types). Simcoe County figures from TRREB’s Simcoe County Market Watch, June 2026. Want the numbers for your street? Ask Lina for a free home evaluation.
What you can buy
Detached and semi-detached family homes in Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Pickering and Clarington, freehold townhomes in the newer subdivisions, condos near the GO stations, and rural and lakeside properties in Uxbridge, Scugog and Brock.
Schools, colleges and hospitals
School boards: Durham District School Board (DDSB) and Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB).
Post-secondary: Ontario Tech University and Durham College in Oshawa.
Hospitals: Lakeridge Health runs hospitals in Oshawa, Ajax–Pickering, Bowmanville and Port Perry.
Confirm the school for a specific address with the DDSB or DCDSB.
Getting around
- GO Train: Lakeshore East line through Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa; Bowmanville extension under construction. Uxbridge is served by GO bus.
- Highways: 401 along the lake, 407 ETR across the north, toll-free 412 and 418 between them, plus Highways 115, 7, 12 and 48.
- To York Region: Highway 407 east–west links Durham with Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan.
Parks and recreation
The Lake Ontario waterfront trail through Pickering, Ajax and Whitby; Rouge National Urban Park on the Pickering border; the Oak Ridges Moraine and trail networks around Uxbridge; and Lake Scugog at Port Perry.
Lina & Team in Durham Region
Lina Fridman, Broker with RE/MAX Realtron Realty, has worked York Region and the GTA for 20 years and was the #1 broker for units and volume sold in Oak Ridges Lake Wilcox in 2022 and 2024 (TRREB MLS data). Sellers get pricing based on street-level sales, free professional staging and in-house photography, video and 3D tours; buyers get honest advice on which pockets fit their budget and commute.
Homes for sale in Durham Region
Durham Region FAQ
What is the average house price in Durham Region?
TRREB reported 849 sales in Durham Region in June 2026 at an average price of $856,170 across all home types. For January to June 2026 there were 3,856 sales at an average of $844,879.
Which towns are in Durham Region?
Eight municipalities: Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Clarington (Bowmanville and Courtice), Pickering, Scugog (Port Perry), Uxbridge and Brock. Whitby is the regional seat.
Is Durham Region cheaper than York Region?
Yes. In June 2026 Durham’s average sale price was $856,170, compared with $1,169,958 in York Region (TRREB) – a difference of about $314,000.
Does the GO train go to Bowmanville?
Not yet. Metrolinx is building an 18.7 km extension of the Lakeshore East line from Oshawa to Bowmanville with four new stations; construction is under way and no opening date has been announced. Today the line ends at Oshawa GO.
Who is a good real estate agent for Durham Region?
Lina Fridman, Broker with RE/MAX Realtron Realty, has worked York Region and the GTA for 20 years and was the #1 broker for units and volume sold in Oak Ridges Lake Wilcox in 2022 and 2024 (TRREB MLS data). Call 416-725-0439.
What is your Durham home worth?
Get a free, no-obligation evaluation from Lina, based on real sales on your street.
Or call Lina: 416-725-0439