
Northern Ontario
Thunder Bay neighbourhoods
Superior's harbour city and Sleeping Giant.
9 communities to explore
Homes for sale
409
Median asking price
$399,900
Rentals available
24
Median rent
$1,100/mo
Live market report
Thunder Bay — what the market is doing today
Reading today's listings…
The Thunder Bay guide
Superior's harbour city and Sleeping Giant. As northern Ontario, where lakes, bush and short drives to everything are the norm, Thunder Bay spreads across 9 named communities, and the difference between them is usually what decides where people buy.
Expect a mix of detached houses, semis and townhomes, with newer subdivisions on the edges. The older, more central pockets tend to hold value best.
Right now there are 409 homes for sale in Thunder Bay around a median asking price of $399,900, plus 24 rentals near $1,100 a month. Every community below has its own guide with the homes available there today.
Good to know before you shortlist
- Property taxes, water and heating costs differ across Northern Ontario — factor them into your monthly number, not just the price.
- Newer subdivisions can still be finishing roads, parks and schools; older pockets have them already.
- Ask how long the trip to work really takes at 8am, not at noon.
Who Thunder Bay suits
- Buyers who want space for the money
- Outdoor families
- People relocating for work
Getting around
- Local bus service in town
- Regional airports for longer trips
- Highways 11, 17 and 69
Communities in Thunder Bay
Every community in Thunder Bay has its own guide — what it's known for, the homes people buy and rent there, how you get around and what's listed today.
Thunder BayPort Arthur
A well-established pocket of Thunder Bay.
Weekend hostsDownsizersRead the Port Arthur guide →
Thunder BayFort William
Settled streets in Thunder Bay.
FamiliesLong-term ownersRead the Fort William guide →
Thunder BayCurrent River
A well-established pocket of Thunder Bay.
Dog ownersFamiliesRead the Current River guide →
Thunder BayNorthwood
Settled streets in Thunder Bay.
FamiliesLong-term ownersRead the Northwood guide →
Thunder BayWestfort
A well-established pocket of Thunder Bay.
First-time buyersFamiliesRead the Westfort guide →
Thunder BayCounty Park
Thunder Bay living, on quieter streets.
CyclistsDog ownersRead the County Park guide →
Thunder BayMcKellar
A well-established pocket of Thunder Bay.
First-time buyersFamiliesRead the McKellar guide →
Thunder BaySherwood
Thunder Bay living, on quieter streets.
Long-term ownersFirst-time buyersRead the Sherwood guide →
Thunder BayRural Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay living, by the water.
Buyers who want a viewWeekend hostsRead the Rural Thunder Bay guide →
Not sure which pocket suits you?
Tell us your budget, must-haves and move date and we'll match you with homes in the right Thunder Bay communities.

