Where to Buy Real Estate in 2026
The best places to buy real estate in Edmonton
Here are the top Edmonton neighbourhoods for real estate purchases in 2026. To view all the results, slide the columns right or left using your fingers or mouse, or download the data to your device in Excel, CSV, or PDF format.
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Top three neighbourhoods in Edmonton
At Edmonton’s western edge, where the suburban grid is still being filled in, Secord is already operating like an established community. 92.41% of households own their homes, shaping streets where long-term plans take priority over short-term turnover. That commitment shows up in the numbers: an average price of $477,182, steady multi-year growth, and a Value Score of 4.2, reflecting a community still building toward its full potential.
Young, upwardly mobile professionals are driving that trajectory. Households earn a median income of $125,588, and six in 10 residents hold post-secondary credentials, most of them professionals still moving into their peak earning years. Nearly 37% of households include children, filling parks, schools, and pathways with daily activity. Around them, Secord’s design leans into “constructed nature,” with ponds, wetlands, and connected trails shaping how the community lives and grows.
Right now, accessibility is still catching up. With a near-zero accessibility score and limited transit, Secord operates as a car-first neighbourhood—but the groundwork is already in place for change. The upcoming West Edmonton LRT expansion and new recreation infrastructure are set to pull the community into a new phase of connectivity. As that infrastructure arrives, the gap between Secord’s current pricing and its long-term positioning may narrow faster than the market expects.
South of the Whitemud, Terwillegar South has evolved into something most planned communities aspire to but rarely sustain. With over 15,000 households and a perfect 5.0 Economics Score, the neighbourhood has become one of Edmonton’s most self-sustaining residential hubs. Streets stay active, local businesses stay supported, and the housing market is moving steadily, shaped by real, everyday demand.
That demand starts with families: 51.17% of households include children, creating a neighbourhood where schools, parks, and recreation spaces stay in constant use. More than eight in 10 residents hold post-secondary credentials, forming a professional base that keeps household income stable and spending local. That stability shows up in consistent pricing, reflected in steady growth and an average price of $361,689 that keeps entry points accessible across housing types.
Design plays a central role in how the community functions. Built on New Urbanist principles, Terwillegar South trades suburban sprawl for connected streets, rear laneways, and a walkable layout anchored by the Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre. With condos, townhomes, and detached houses all sharing the same streets, the neighbourhood sees steady turnover across every price point.
Where Edmonton’s southwest corridor meets the North Saskatchewan River valley, Haddow occupies some of the city’s most desirable terrain. The neighbourhood settles into the valley’s curve, where access to open green space feels immediate and uninterrupted. That setting is now pushing a 19% one-year growth rate—the highest among Edmonton’s top-ranked communities—and lifting the average price to $538,241.
With a median household income of $131,993 and a housing landscape made up of 78% single-family homes, Haddow attracts residents looking for space, stability, and long-term positioning. Education levels align with the broader southwest corridor, with over 82% post-secondary attainment, reinforcing a population rooted in established careers and consistent income.
Haddow’s median household income is $131,993 and 78% of homes are single-family detached, a combination that draws buyers seeking space, stability, and long-term value. Over 82% of residents hold post-secondary credentials, in line with the broader southwest corridor, suggesting a neighbourhood with established careers and steady incomes.
From here, the rest of southwest Edmonton falls into place. Positioned within Edmonton’s southwest corridor, Haddow benefits from established infrastructure and proximity to major employment, retail, and recreation nodes, contributing to an Accessibility Score of 1.7. With limited new supply and steady demand, opportunities in Haddow tend to disappear as quickly as they appear.
What’s happened in the Edmonton real estate market?
While Edmonton isn’t the cheapest market in our ranking, its median after-tax income of $84,000 rivals that of Toronto and Vancouver, making it far more accessible than Canada’s largest hubs. 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 across the country, says Aligul Arslan, an eXp real estate agent based in the city. “For people selling in the GTA or Vancouver and going to either Calgary or Edmonton, it doesn’t hurt paying a third of the cost,” he says. That affordability edge is also pulling investors away from Calgary, where prices have climbed faster. “On the investor side, more people are choosing Edmonton because you’re actually cash flowing here,” Arslan adds. (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 start to the end of the year, Edmonton’s price trajectory was the opposite. From January 2025 to December 2025, its benchmark 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 in the fall and winter. Total growth remains strong, though, with the benchmark price up 9% since 2022 and 23% since 2020.
Arslan says the sweet spot for demand is in the single-family segment. “There’s strong demand between $400,000 and $600,000,” he says. First-time buyers, typically in their late 20s to mid-30s, are increasingly skipping condos and townhomes in favour of lower-priced detached homes. “There’s better appreciation and better value,” he says. And for buyers willing to gut a kitchen or refinish some hardwood, a detached home in Edmonton is still well within reach.
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What’s next for real estate in Edmonton?
Edmonton was the fastest-growing metropolitan area last year, with its 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 a fast enough pace, CMHC highlights Edmonton as the only major metropolitan area that has sufficient housing to maintain affordability over the next decade. In 2026, buyers can expect this healthy inventory to sustain 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 for investors, Arslan says. “It’s not a market where we see a lot of fluctuations,” he says. “It’s a buy-and-hold strategy. They’re definitely in it for the long run.”
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