Where to Buy Real Estate in 2026
The best places to buy real estate in Edmonton
Here are the top Edmonton neighborhoods for home purchases in 2026. To view all results, slide the columns to the right or left using your fingers or the mouse, or download the data to your device in Excel, CSV, or PDF format.
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The three best places in Edmonton
On the western edge of Edmonton, where the suburban grid is still filling out, Secord already functions as an established community. 92.41% of households are their own homes, building roads where long-term plans take precedence over short-term profit. That commitment is reflected in the numbers: an average price of $477,182, steady growth for many years, and a Score of 4.2, which shows a community that is still building to its full potential.
Young, up-and-coming professionals are driving that path. Households earn a median income of $125,588, and six in 10 residents hold a high school diploma, many of whom are professionals entering their prime years. About 37% of households include children, filling parks, schools, and paths with daily activities. Surrounding itself, Secord’s design relies on the “built environment,” with lakes, wetlands, and interconnected pathways that shape the way the community lives and grows.
Currently, accessibility is still active. With almost zero impact on accessibility and limited mobility, the Secord serves as a starting point for the car—but the groundwork is already in place for change. The upcoming expansion of the West Edmonton LRT and new recreational infrastructure is set to draw the community into a new phase of connectivity. As that infrastructure arrives, the gap between Secord’s current valuation and its long-term position may narrow faster than the market expects.
South of Whitemud, Terwillegar South has evolved into something that many communities wish to preserve but rarely do. With over 15,000 households and a perfect 5.0 Economics Score, this area has become one of Edmonton’s most self-sustaining neighborhoods. The roads stay open, local businesses stay supported, and the housing market moves slowly, shaped by real, everyday demand.
That need starts with families: 51.17% of households include children, creating an environment where schools, parks, and recreation areas are in constant use. More than eight in 10 residents have post-secondary credentials, creating a professional base that keeps household income and spending stable in the area. That stability is reflected in stable prices, reflected in steady growth and a median price of $361,689 that keeps entry points affordable for all housing types.
Design plays an important role in how society works. Built on New Urbanist principles, Terwillegar South trades urban sprawl with connected streets, back lanes, and a walkable structure anchored by the Terwillegar Community Recreation Center. With condos, townhomes, and detached houses all sharing the same streets, the area is seeing continued growth at all price points.
Where Edmonton’s southwest corridor meets the North Saskatchewan River valley, Haddow occupies one of the city’s most desirable locations. The neighborhood settles in the bend of the valley, where the access to the green open space is felt immediately and without interruption. That provision now adds up to a one-year growth rate of 19%—the highest among Edmonton’s high-end communities—and raises the price to $538,241.
With a median household income of $131,993 and a housing stock made up of 78% single-family homes, Haddow attracts residents looking for space, stability, and a long-term position. Education levels are consistent with the broader southwest corridor, with more than 82% post-secondary success, reinforcing a population focused on stable jobs and fixed incomes.
Haddow’s median household income is $131,993 and 78% of homes are single-family detached, a combination that attracts buyers looking for space, stability, and long-term value. More than 82% of residents have a post-secondary education, along the broad southwest corridor, suggesting an area with established jobs and strong incomes.
From here, the other southwest part of Edmonton enters the area. Located within Edmonton’s southwest corridor, Haddow benefits from established infrastructure and proximity to major employment, retail, and recreational areas, contributing to an Accessibility Score of 1.7. With limited new supply and strong demand, Haddow opportunities tend to disappear as quickly as they appear.
What happened to the Edmonton housing market?
While Edmonton isn’t the cheapest market in our ranking, the median after-tax income of $84,000 rivals that of Toronto and Vancouver, making it more affordable than Canada’s largest cities. With 1.2 million people calling Edmonton home, it also offers the best value for those looking to balance big city life with affordable housing.
Edmonton is attracting attention from around the country, says Aligul Arslan, an eXp real estate agent based in the city. “For people who sell in the GTA or Vancouver and go to Calgary or Edmonton, it doesn’t hurt to pay a third of the cost,” he said. That affordability limit is drawing investors away from Calgary, where prices have risen quickly. “On the investor side, a lot of people choose Edmonton because you actually spend money here,” added Arslan. (Zoocasa, the author of this study, is wholly owned by eXp World Holdings.)
Unlike Fredericton and St. John’s, which experienced steady price growth from the beginning to the end of the year, Edmonton’s price was the opposite. From January 2025 to December 2025, its standing price decreased by 0.6% to $408,300. But that doesn’t mean homeowners aren’t building equity. Edmonton experienced a more predictable real estate cycle in 2025, with prices peaking in the spring and summer before cooling off in the fall and winter. Overall growth remains strong, however, with prices rising by 9% from 2022 and 23% from 2020.
Arslan says the sweet spot for demand is in the single-family segment. “There is a lot of demand between $400,000 and $600,000,” he said. First-time buyers, typically in their 20s to mid-30s, are increasingly skipping condos and townhouses in favor of affordable detached homes. “There’s better appreciation and value,” he says. “And for buyers looking to install a kitchen or remodel a hardwood floor, a foreclosed home in Edmonton is still readily available.”
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What’s next for real estate in Edmonton?
Edmonton was the fastest growing metropolitan area last year, with the population increasing by 3% from July 2024 to July 2025. Despite this growth, Edmonton is on track to meet future demand. While the rest of the country struggles to build at an adequate pace, CMHC highlights Edmonton as the only metropolitan area with enough housing to maintain affordability for the next decade. By 2026, buyers can expect this healthy stock to support a balanced market, offering a level of stability rarely seen in other major cities.
That stability is a key part of the city’s appeal to investors, Arslan said. “It’s not a market where we see a lot of volatility,” he said. “It’s a buy-and-hold strategy. They’re going to be in it for a long time.”
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