Scarborough remains the City of Toronto's affordability story. TRREB district E09, covering Woburn, Bendale and the Scarborough City Centre area, has long ranked among the least expensive districts inside the 416, thanks to its mix of postwar detached homes, townhouses and condos near Scarborough Town Centre. With everything from towers along the future subway extension to detached homes on deep lots, Scarborough offers entry points the old city core cannot match, though value varies sharply between its districts, and those closer to the lake or the Bluffs run higher.
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Real estate market data
Figures for the City of Toronto as a whole, which includes Scarborough. In August 2026, the MLS® benchmark price across the City of Toronto stood at $918,400, down 3.73% year over year. The average price, all property types combined, was $979,684. By property type: detached $1,437,900 (−4.33%), semi-detached $1,127,200 (−4.07%), townhouse $717,200 (−5.62%), and apartment $547,400 (−6.88%). There were 1,767 sales during the month. With 4.6 months of inventory, the market is balanced by the standard board convention (under 4 months: sellers; 4 to 6: balanced; over 6: buyers). Homes took an average of 35 days to sell.
Source: TRREB, August 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is Scarborough really cheaper than the rest of Toronto?
Yes, across much of it. Districts such as E09 have long traded well below the City of Toronto average, which is why Scarborough draws first-time buyers and families priced out elsewhere. Districts closer to the lake, the Bluffs or the old city boundary run higher.
What kinds of homes does Scarborough offer?
A broad mix: detached homes on large lots, townhomes, and a growing supply of condos around Scarborough Town Centre and future transit stations. That variety means district averages span a wide range, so comparing like-for-like matters more here than almost anywhere in the city.
How do Scarborough closing costs compare with the 905?
Scarborough is inside Toronto, so buyers pay both Ontario's land transfer tax and the city's Municipal Land Transfer Tax, unlike neighbouring Pickering or Markham in the 905, where only the provincial tax applies. First-time buyers can recover up to $8,475 combined. (City of Toronto; Ontario Ministry of Finance.)