The following chart displays the number of sales for 12 months to August, 2023 vs. 12 months prior. The CREA HPI Benchmark Prices are also for 12 months to August 2023 vs.12 months prior. The Home Price Index tracks price fluctuations more accurately as opposed to average or median prices which can be skewed depending on whether more lower priced or more higher priced homes sold.
From 12 Months to Aug. 2023 | Sales Last 12 mo’s | Sales Prior 12 mo’s | % Change No. Sales | HPI Sale Price at Aug. 31, 2023 |
HPI Price at Aug. 31, 2022 |
% Change Over 12 Mo’s |
Fort Erie | 567 | 706 | -20% | $552,900 | $584,000 | -5.3% |
Fonthill/ Pelham |
245 | 293 | -16% | $855,700 | $912,800 | -6.3% |
Grimsby | 474 | 585 | -19% | $811,900 | $834,500 | -2.7% |
Lincoln | 375 | 420 | -11% | $818,200 | $851,600 | -3.9% |
Niagara Falls | 1024 | 1406 | -27% | $654,800 | $680,100 | -3.7% |
Niagara-on-the-Lake | 263 | 350 | -25% | $1,086,800 | $1,130,900 | -3.9% |
Port Colborne/ Wainfleet |
382 | 451 | -15% | $542,900 | $573,100 | -5.3% |
St. Catharines |
1623 | 2084 | -22% | $600,800 | $610,500 | -1.6% |
Thorold | 296 | 385 | -23% | $631,200 | $646,800 | -2.4% |
Welland | 752 | 958 | -22% | $545,600 | $569,500 | -4.2% |
West Lincoln |
163 | 196 | -17% | $789,800 | $798,500 | -1.1% |
*The above stats are based in whole or in part on MLS® System data owned by the Association and the CREA Home Price Index for HPI Sale Prices.