Hamilton Housing Market September 2026 Update

By Shaw Hasyj | Owner, Sales Representative | Shaw Realty Group, Brokerage, Cambridge, Ontario

Looking at the Hamilton housing market September 2026 numbers? The Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® released its September stats on October 5. Here’s what they show for Hamilton, Burlington, Haldimand and Niagara North, in plain words, for buyers and sellers who want the facts.

These figures come from Cornerstone’s Hamilton-Burlington-Haldimand-Niagara North market area. We already covered Waterloo Region and Cambridge in our September 2026 Waterloo Region market update. This post zooms in on the Hamilton-side board area.

Hamilton Burlington housing market at a glance

The short answer: Sales cooled again in September, new listings jumped from August, and the typical home price (MLS® Home Price Index) eased a little. Buyers had more choice than in late summer. Sellers who priced to the neighbourhood still had a path to a firm deal.

September 2026 — Hamilton-Burlington-Haldimand-Niagara North

• Home sales: 635 (down 4.7% from August, down 18.7% from September 2025)
• New listings: 1,716 (up 29.8% from August, down 22.0% from September 2025)
• MLS® HPI composite benchmark: $718,600 (down 1.3% month-over-month, down 5.1% year-over-year)
• Average sale price: $808,442 (down 3.0% year-over-year)
• Months of supply: 4.6 (up from 4.4 in August; down 4.2% from September 2025)
• Average days on market: 43 (up 7.5% from September 2025)
• Active inventory: up 3.8% from August, down 13.9% year-over-year

Source: Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®, September 2026 data (as of October 5, 2026).

Cornerstone CEO Bill Duce said buyers and sellers are taking a measured approach, and that the modest HPI change points to a market finding a degree of stability rather than sharp corrections.

Hamilton city snapshot

Within that wider area, Hamilton alone recorded:

• Home sales: 376 (down 22.8% year-over-year)
• New listings: 1,061 (down 24.9% year-over-year)
• Average sale price: $714,420 (down 8.0% year-over-year)
• Months of supply: 4.8 (down 4.0% year-over-year)
• Average days on market: 46 (up 15.0% year-over-year)

Benchmark prices across the area

MLS® HPI benchmarks track a typical home, so one big sale doesn’t throw them off:

Area	HPI (Sept 2026)	vs August	vs Sept 2025
Hamilton	$664,500	−0.9%	−6.0%
Burlington	$854,500	−2.4%	−4.1%
Haldimand County	$635,800	−1.0%	−5.8%
Niagara North	$678,700	0.0%	−5.5%

Source: Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®, September 2026 market update (Oct 5, 2026).

What buyers and sellers should take from this

For buyers: More new listings than in August and a 4.6-month supply across the area usually means more time to view homes and negotiate. Conditions still vary by city and property type, so compare recent sales on the streets you care about.

For sellers: Fewer sales than last year means pricing to recent comparable sales matters more than hoping the market catches up. Homes that sit often need a price or presentation reset. If you’re weighing a sale or a purchase-and-sale, start with a current CMA and a clear plan.

Shaw Realty Group helps clients across Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph, Hamilton-area markets and Huntsville. Our team has averaged 200+ transactions a year from 2018 to 2026, counting purchases, sales and leases. Learn how we sell with a clear plan or read more about working with Shaw Hasyj.

FAQ

Is the Hamilton housing market September 2026 a buyer’s market?
Across Hamilton-Burlington-Haldimand-Niagara North, months of supply was 4.6 in September 2026. Roughly 4–6 months is often described as balanced. Hamilton city sat at 4.8 months. Your neighbourhood and property type can still feel tighter or looser than the average.

How much is a typical home in Hamilton vs Burlington?
In September 2026, Cornerstone’s MLS® HPI benchmark was $664,500 in Hamilton and $854,500 in Burlington. Hamilton’s average sale price was $714,420. Benchmarks track a typical home; averages can be pulled by a few high or low sales.

How long did homes take to sell?
Area-wide average days on market was 43 in September 2026. In Hamilton city it was 46 days, up from a year earlier.

Where do these numbers come from?
Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®, using the ITSO MLS® System. Full regional stats: Hamilton-Burlington-Haldimand-Niagara North housing statistics.

Ready to talk about your move?

Questions about buying or selling in Hamilton, Burlington or nearby? Call or text Shaw at 519-651-9057, or call the office at 1-800-764-8138. We’re at B201, 215 Queen St W, Cambridge.

About the author

Shaw Hasyj (Owner, Sales Representative) leads Shaw Realty Group, Brokerage, B201, 215 Queen St W, Cambridge, Ontario N3C 1G6.

Market numbers are from the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® September 2026 release (as of October 5, 2026) for the Hamilton-Burlington-Haldimand-Niagara North market area, unless noted. This article is for general information only and isn’t legal, tax or financial advice.