Sudbury is Canada’s 43rd most expensive place to live

The housing and affordability crisis in Greater Sudbury as of April 2026 is defined by a growing gap between record-low supply and increasing costs, despite the city’s overall steady economic growth.

Housing Market Data (April 2026)
The real estate market is currently seeing a significant upward trend in prices driven by historically low inventory.

Average House Price: The average house price in Greater Sudbury has reached $588,600, with a median of 31 days on the market.

Benchmark Single-Family Home: The MLS Home Price Index (HPI) benchmark for a single-family home was $516,800 in early 2026, a 15.9% increase year-over-year.

Inventory Crisis: New residential listings hit their lowest point in history in early 2026, dropping 23.2% compared to the previous year.

Rental Market Challenges
Sudbury is increasingly ranked as one of the more expensive rental markets in Canada, currently sitting at #43 nationally.

Average Rent: As of April 2026, the average rent in Sudbury is $1,889 per month, with some two-bedroom units reaching as high as $2,312.

Subsidized Housing Waitlist: The wait for a one-bedroom subsidized unit remains critical, averaging 3.8 years, with nearly 1,600 active applicants as of mid-2025.

Affordability Gap: Approximately 13% of households in the region are in need of subsidized housing but either do not receive it or find the support insufficient to bring shelter costs below 30% of their income.

Municipal Cost Increases
Residents are facing several concurrent increases in municipal fees and taxes in 2026:

Property Tax: City Council approved a 3.9% property tax increase for 2026 (roughly $19 more per month for a home assessed at $350,000).

Water & Wastewater: Rates increased by 4.8%, adding roughly $6.79 per month to the average homeowner’s bill.

Tipping Fees: Garbage disposal fees saw a sharp hike; for example, the flat fee for waste under 100kg rose from $3.50 to $4.25