Oakville

The Oakville market right now

There are 1047 homes for sale in Oakville today, with a median asking price of $1.52M. Most are asking between $530K and $3.3M, so the range a buyer actually shops here is about $2.77M wide.

The most common thing on the market is detached houses, at 56 of the 1047 listings, asking a median of $1.95M. Oakville also has 18 townhouses, 14 condo apartments, 7 condo townhouses, 3 semi-detached houses available, which is worth knowing before you fix on one type.

On the rental side there are 431 places available in Oakville, with a median asking rent of $3,175 a month. Against a $1.52M median asking price, that is the comparison worth running before deciding whether to buy here or rent first.

Figures are taken from active TRREB listings and were last updated 2026-10-27.

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Oakville — common questions

How much do homes cost in Oakville?

The median asking price in Oakville is $1.52M, based on 1047 active MLS listings as of 2026-10-27. Most homes are asking between $530K and $3.3M.

What types of homes are for sale in Oakville?

Detached: 56 listed, median $1.95M. Att/Row/Townhouse: 18 listed, median $1.13M. Condo Apartment: 14 listed, median $520K. Condo Townhouse: 7 listed, median $568K. Semi-Detached: 3 listed, median $950K. Figures reflect active MLS listings as of 2026-10-27.

How much is rent in Oakville?

The median asking rent in Oakville is $3,175 per month across 431 active rental listings as of 2026-10-27.

Where is Oakville?

Oakville is a municipality in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario.

Is Oakville in the GTA?

Yes. Oakville sits inside the Greater Toronto Area.

What is it like to live in Oakville?

Oakville is the GTA's gold standard for suburban family living. With consistently top-ranked school boards (Halton DSDB routinely outperforms all others in Ontario), a gorgeous lakefront, and one of Canada's most walkable downtown cores in Old Town Oakville, the city earns its perennial "best places to live" rankings. The housing market spans from starter condos near the GO station to $10M+ lakefront estates. Key communities include Old Oakville (heritage homes, walking distance to the harbour), Glen Abbey (golf course community, strong schools), and newer master-planned communities in North Oakville (Joshua Creek, Clearview, Rural Oakville) that offer newer builds at slightly lower price points. GO Transit provides 30-minute express service to Union Station.

What are the pros and cons of living in Oakville?

Pros: #1 ranked school board in Ontario; Beautiful lakefront and Old Town; Safe, family-oriented communities; GO Train to Union in 30 min. Trade-offs: Requires a car for most errands; Long commute if driving to Toronto; Premium prices even for condos; Less nightlife / entertainment.