Ottawa
+1.4% YoYEastern Ontario
Canada's federal capital. Stable government employment, deep tech base (Shopify HQ + Kanata North), and a market that historically appreciates more modestly than the GTA. Best detached value of any major Canadian city outside of Calgary.
Median sold
$680K
12-mo TRREB
YoY change
+1.4%
last 12 months
Active listings
3,210
on /map now
Type
Federal capital
Stable employment, lower prices
Walk Score
60 avg core
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Population
1.02M residents
Stats Canada
Transit
OC Transpo + O-Train light rail
commute reference
Why people buy here
Federal government employment stability
Shopify HQ + Kanata North tech corridor
O-Train light rail expansion
Cheapest detached of any major CA city outside Calgary
Schools
OCDSB + OCSB
Transit
OC Transpo + O-Train light rail
Employers
Federal government + Shopify HQ
Walk Score
60 avg core
Population
1.02M residents
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Ottawa FAQs
What's the median home price in Ottawa?+
$680K as of the last 12 months — up +1.4% year-over-year. Active inventory: ~3,210 listings. Federal capital.
Is Ottawa a good place to buy in 2026?+
Canada's federal capital. Stable government employment, deep tech base (Shopify HQ + Kanata North), and a market that historically appreciates more modestly than the GTA. Best detached value of any major Canadian city outside of Calgary. Speak to a Summitly broker before committing — appreciation forecasts depend on your timeline.
What's the transit like in Ottawa?+
OC Transpo + O-Train light rail
What are the schools like in Ottawa?+
OCDSB + OCSB
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