Houses For Sale In Guelph

Explore Houses for sale in Guelph - Look for Your Dream Home in This Royal City

Already decided to make Guelph your new home? Or are you thinking about looking at the MLS listings in Guelph before making the final call about the city? That’s great! A lot of people are moving to this “Royal City” in Canada. Guelph is in southwestern Ontario and has around 143,740 people. It is close to a lot of cities in the GTA and also the KWC. The city was named so to honour King George IV. Hence, it is called the Royal City. A lot of people moving away from the GTA are looking for a home here and for good reasons.

Want to find the perfect home in this Royal City? Take a look at the houses for sale in Guelph now - scroll above!

Why Buy a House for Sale in Guelph - Top 3 Appealing Reasons

1. Truly in the Centre of It All

One of the main draws that pull people to this city has to be, hands-down, its location. Yes, Guelph is not that far from the big cities in the GTA. Plus, the Tri-Cities are also quite near Guelph. So, living in Guelph would be like living close to the best of all these cities in the GTA and KWC. Whether you need to go to these cities for work or any errand, you can do it easily from your new home in Guelph.

CITIES NEAR GUELPH
City	Distance
Cambridge	23 km
Kitchener	25 km
Waterloo	28 km
Hamilton	51 km
Mississauga	70 km
Brampton	72 km
Toronto	95 km

2. Education Is a Strong Point Here

You must have certainly seen the University of Guelph’s name along with a lot of top universities in the world. This top-ranking university is right here in your new city, Guelph. Guelph University is known for a lot of undergraduate programs, especially in Agriculture. Apart from the University of Guelph, the city has a lot of other top-ranked higher educational institutions such as -

• Conestoga College
• Ontario Agricultural College

Even when it comes to schools, Guelph has some of the best in the province. St. Paul Catholic School is one such elementary school that has consistently got a high rank. Out of 2975 schools in Ontario, St. Paul got the 62nd rank in 2024. A total of nine elementary schools in Guelph were ranked in the top 500. Three high schools were ranked in the top 100, which are -

• Centennial CVI
• Guelph CVI
• Bishop Macdonell

Take a look at the houses for sale in Guelph near top schools!

3. One of the Safest Cities

Want to hear another great reason why a lot of people usually buy an MLS listing in Guelph? It’s because of the low crime rates in the city. Yes, as per a Statistics Canada report (2023), Guelph is the eighth safest place in Canada. And guess what? It’s the fourth safest place in Ontario. A lot of other sites have ranked Guelph higher than this in terms of safety.

Pretty convincing reasons to buy a house in the Royal City, right? We agree! Scroll above and find the perfect house for sale in Guelph for you now!

Living in Guelph - Know Your New City In and Out

Demographics

143,740 lives in the city of Guelph. The population in the city has increased a lot in five years - 9.5%. Most of the people in the city speak English - 74.5%. The median household income in the city is 93,000 (2021 Census Data).

Education

The public schools in Guelph run under four boards. Even when it comes to private schools, you’ll have a lot of good options like the Trillium Waldorf School.

Healthcare

Guelph has only one hospital - Guelph General. There are 182 beds at this hospital and about 1600 staff.

Transportation

The Guelph Transit runs the public bus service within the city. There are around 70 buses that cover 28 routes. These routes cover almost every nook and corner of the city, including the University of Guelph and downtown. Need to go to the GTA from your new house in Guelph? You can catch a GO train or bus from the Guelph Central Station. Go Transit also has a Kitchener line that can take you to Kitchener.

Would you rather take out of your car to travel to and from your new home in Guelph? You’ll have these highways near you -

Highways	Route Connection
6	Hamilton in the south and Owen Sound in the north
7	Kitchener-Waterloo (west) and Ottawa (east)
124	Mount Forest
401	Toronto and Windsor (accessible via Highway 6 and 7)

Employment

The unemployment rate in the city is one of the lowest. Yes, in 2024, it was 4.9. While in KWC, it was 7.1 and 8 in Toronto. Manufacturing and education are the two major industries in Guelph.

Cost of Living

The estimated monthly cost for a single person in Guelph is $1200 (excluding rent). It is the 23rd most expensive city out of 43 cities in the province.

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A Snapshot at the Real Estate Market in Guelph

Guelph is just around 95 km away from Toronto. So, the Guelph real estate market might be as expensive as Toronto, right? Well, no! When it comes to home prices, Guelph is more like its western neighbours - Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge. Yes, the average house price in Guelph is quite lower than in Toronto - 33% (January 2025 data).

The sales and prices of Guelph homes had spiked massively during the pandemic. A lot of people were trading the big cities for the smaller ones during this time. In those years, Guelph became a top choice for homebuyers with its central location. But as the interest rates went up, the sales as well as the prices of homes slowed down. During the last three years, the price of Guelph houses has spiked every now and then. But not in a massive way like in the pandemic. With the lower interest rates and relatively affordable prices, we may see a surge in the Guelph housing market soon.

Key Highlights of the Guelph Housing Market -

• The price of houses in Guelph is quite affordable. This is especially true compared to most of the cities in the GTA. The price of properties for sale in Guelph is $795K (January 2025 data). This is one of the cities in Ontario where you don’t need a million-dollar budget to make a detached home yours. This is a big perk of making Guelph your new home. You won’t have to settle for an apartment or townhouse like you usually have to be in Toronto. In Guelph, you can make a spacious home yours and say goodbye to a shared living experience.

House Type	Average Price (January 2025 Data)
Detached Houses	$891K
Semi-Detached Houses	$852K

• The number of MLS Guelph new listings saw a big jump from November 2023 to 2024 - 66%. At the moment, there are 279 houses out for sale in Guelph. Out of that, 255 are detached homes and 24 are semi-detached properties.
• The sale of homes had increased by 47% in just a year (December 2023 to 2024). As always, out of all the recently sold homes in Guelph, a majority of them are detached.

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Best Neighbourhoods in Guelph - Perfect Areas Where You Can Settle In

1. Pineridge-Westminster

This neighbourhood is on the southeast side of Guelph. Whether it’s walkability, amenities, or amenities, this area tops the list in every category.

Highlights of the Pineridge-Westminster Area -

• You’ll find all types of houses in Pineridge-Westminister. There are spacious detached and semi-detached homes on big lots. Also, you can find townhouses as well as high-rise condo apartments.
• In case you’ve kids or are planning for it, you need to definitely look at MLS listings in Pineridge-Westminster, Guelph. A lot of great schools and parks are right in or around this neighbourhood.
  • SCHOOLS
    • Westminster Public School
    • Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School
    • Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School
  • PARKS AND TRAILS
    • Ridge Park
    • Pinch Park Pine
    • Baxter Trail
  • Highway 401 and the GO bus terminal are near this area. This can be a big perk for you if you have to daily travel to and from your new home in Guelph.

2. Kortright West

Kortright West is in the southwest of Guelph. By living in this neighbourhood, you’ll have the University of Guelph right outside your new home.

Highlights of the Kortright West Area -

• There are a lot of great schools right in this neighbourhood like -
  • Michael Catholic School
  • Jean Little Public School
  • Fred A Hamilton Public School
  • Rickson Ridge Public School
• The famous Preservation Park is right in this neighbourhood. It’s a big green space with forests, streams, and boardwalks.
• Kortright West has also a lot of other amenities nearby - not just great schools and the Preservation Park. Yes, this area is within walking distance of -
  • The University of Guelph
  • Stone Road Mall
  • Hanlon Expressway
  • Highway 401

3. Downtown

The downtown area is in the centre of the city, towards the north of the University.

Highlights of the Downtown Area -

• The downtown area is highly walkable. Plus, the VIA train station and highway are right near this neighbourhood.
• Three of the biggest and most beautiful parks in Guelph are near the downtown area. We’re talking about the -
  • Exhibition Park
  • Royal City Park
  • Riverside Park.
• A new house for sale in downtown Guelph can be perfect for you if you have kids. That’s because this area has a lot of great schools like the Central Public School and Guelph CVI.

Find Properties for Sale in Guelph at The Canadian Home

True, Guelph is not as big a city as Toronto. However, its housing market can be almost as competitive as Toronto’s. This is because of all the appealing perks you get in this Royal City, as discussed above. This means you need all the right tools and support you can while buying your new home in the city. Thankfully, The Canadian Home is that one platform that can help you find the perfect house for sale in Guelph and make it "yours".

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Real-Time Alerts for Favourite Properties

Found an MLS listing in Guelph that you feel is the one? The Canadian Home lets you mark such properties as “Favourites” so you get real-time alerts on them. Whether it’s a price change or the Guelph home has an open house coming, our alerts ensure you don’t miss anything.

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Browse homes for sale in Guelph, Ontario anytime, anywhere. Yes, whether you’re travelling or in between meetings, The Canadian Home makes it easy for you to explore homes. Just open our website or app, set filters, and find exactly what you’re looking for.

Instant Access to Sold Comparable Homes

Find a list of “sold comparable homes” on every property details page at The Canadian Home. These are the houses in Guelph that are similar to the one you’re looking at. Why take a look at these homes? It’s to understand if your new home in Guelph has a fair asking price.

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Explore the houses for sale in Guelph, Ontario at the Canadian Home now. Take the first step towards owning your new home in the Royal City!