The average residential sale price in the Brampton housing market has decreased by 6.8 per cent year-over-year across all property types in 2025, from $1,011,198 to $942,458. The number of sales transactions decreased by 12.9 per cent for the same time period (from 4,572 to 3,980). The total number of listings increased by 19.6 per cent (from 12,274 in 2024 to 14,683 in 2025). Average residential sale prices will increase by two per cent going into 2026, compared to 2025. Sales are anticipated to rise by four per cent going into 2026, compared to 2025.
Trends in the Brampton Housing Market
Looking ahead to 2026, Brampton will continue to be a buyers market with increasing inventory and dropping interest rates. The top three neighbourhoods anticipated to be the most desirable in the region in 2026 are Mount Pleasant, Heart Lake and Bramalea. Mount Pleasant is a well-connected through transit lines like the Mount Pleasant Go station. It's highly walkable with access to many amenities and community services which you can access without a vehicle. Heart Lake is great for outdoor lovers, though parts of the neighbourhood may be less transit-dense than ultra-urban neighbourhoods. As with any large and mature area, house-conditions and lot sizes can vary, so selection matters. Bramalea is one of Brampton's more established large neighbourhoods with a long history and broad housing mix. Because it's more mature, some areas may have older homes and may require more maintenance or renovation.
Semi-detached homes are expected to see the strongest demand and sales activity in the region in 2026 particularly for first-time home buyers who are looking for an opportunity to enter the market.
Buying/Selling Trends for homebuyers and sellers looking ahead to 2026:
- First-time Homebuyers are buying townhomes in the range of $600,000 to $700,000.
- Move Up/Over Homebuyers are buying detaches homes as their next step from $800,000 to $1,050,000.
- Retirees are not purchase, but they're looking to stay put for as long as possible
- New-home construction activity down, and buyers are not interested in new construction and this is further delaying new construction.
With rental prices dropping in Brampton, first time home buyers remain renting as economic uncertainty continues to sideline opportunity. Student and newcomers to Canada were driving the investor market in Brampton. With Foreign Buyer ban continuing and lowering rates of foreign students, investors are selling to drop underperforming inventory.
Economic uncertainty and job insecurity is sidelining many in Brampton, as the market is impacted by the trucking industry. Cost of living stress adds pressure to already tight markets. Social media showcases properties helps increase exposure to properties across Brampton and reach targeted audiences. Many potential buyers find properties on social media channels, and then reach out to the listing agent for a tour, more information, etc.
