Regions

Durham

Aerial View of Ajax

Located east of Toronto, in Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe, Durham Region offers many natural parks and trails to explore, thanks to a special blend of urban and rural landscapes.

With a population of 700,000, Durham is home to eight municipalities – Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge, and Whitby – each with something new and interesting to explore.

The three largest municipalities, by population, are Oshawa, Whitby, and Ajax.

Oshawa

  • Population (2021): 175,383
  • Population growth since 2016: 10%
  • Density: 1,203.6/km²

Oshawa provides a wealth of year-round adventures, festivities, and leisure pursuits for the whole family. Catch the Oshawa Generals OHL hockey team in action or attend events and premier musical acts at the cutting-edge Tribute Communities Centre. 

Whitby

  • Population (2021): 138,501
  • Population growth since 2016: 7.9%
  • Density: 944.1/km2

Discover the treasures that Whitby’s waterfront has to offer with a stroll through the Lynde Shores Conservation Area and Whitby’s Waterfront Trail, one of the longest uninterrupted pieces of shoreline trail along Lake Ontario.

Ajax

  • Population (2021): 126,666
  • Population growth since 2016: 5.8%
  • Density: 1,900.6/km2

Ajax is a progressive and diverse waterfront community. With a focus on environmentalism, the Town of Ajax offers plenty of conservation areas, parks, and nature trails. When you’re ready for a break from the outdoors, visit Casino Ajax for entertainment or RioCan Durham Centre for an afternoon of shopping.

Durham Region Real Estate Market

Average Resale Price (2016) $533,828
Average Resale Price (2021) $925,710
Change 73.41%
Average Resale Price by Property Type (2016) Average Resale Price by Property Type (2021) Change
All Home Types $533,828 $925,710 73.41%
Single-Family Detached $640,663 $1,178,857 84.01%
Semi-Detached $458,957 $891,111 94.16%
Townhouse $497,004 $949,882 91.12%
Condo Townhouse $374,089 $746,196 99.47%
Condo Apartment $315,398 $560,272 77.64%
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