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What can a budget of $1 million buy in Canada’s major housing markets in 2024?

Check out how this price segment varies regionally from coast to coast

When examining real estate markets across Canada’s cities, regions, and provinces, the meaning of a $1 million home can vary significantly. As the country continues to grapple with a supply shortage and affordability challenges for buyers, the definition of a $1 million property varies widely across major markets.

Key highlights from the 2024 Market Survey Forecast:

  • On average, a $1-million property in Canada has 3.2 bedrooms and 2.1 bathrooms, while a $2-million property has 3.7 bedrooms and 2.6 bathrooms
  • Edmonton boasts highest average square footage of all regions in the report (2,675 sq. ft.), while Vancouver records lowest (900 sq. ft.) in the $1-million category
  • Cities and greater regions of Toronto and Vancouver rank below national average in square footage for $1-million properties, while the Greater Montreal Area boasts an average home size of 466 square feet larger than the national average
  • Winnipeg and Halifax record largest average home size in $2-million category at almost 4,000 square feet
  • Two thirds of Canadians overall (64%) believe that $1 million is a reasonable budget to afford a home that meets their household’s needs; that figure is significantly lower in Ontario (53%) and British Columbia (42%)