Waterloo and Wellington
Waterloo neighbourhoods
Two universities, uptown dining and family suburbs.
13 communities to explore
Homes for sale
600
Median asking price
$689,900
Rentals available
430
Median rent
$2,250/mo
Live market report
Waterloo — what the market is doing today
Reading today's listings…
In-depth guides in Waterloo
The Waterloo guide
Two universities, uptown dining and family suburbs. As a university city with the amenities and rental demand that come with it, Waterloo spreads across 13 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 600 homes for sale in Waterloo around a median asking price of $689,900, plus 430 rentals near $2,250 a month. Every community below has its own guide with the homes available there today.
Good to know before you shortlist
- Rental supply in Waterloo is thinner than in Toronto, so good units go quickly.
- Property taxes, water and heating costs differ across Waterloo and Wellington — 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.
Who Waterloo suits
- Investors renting to students and staff
- Academic families
- Walkable-city buyers
Getting around
- Local bus service
- Regional highway access
- Driving for most errands
Communities in Waterloo
Every community in Waterloo 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.
WaterlooUptown Waterloo
Waterloo living, at street level.
First-time buyersInvestorsRead the Uptown Waterloo guide →
WaterlooNorthdale
Waterloo living, on quieter streets.
Long-term ownersFirst-time buyersRead the Northdale guide →
- Waterloo
Beechwood
Waterloo living, on quieter streets.
Long-term ownersFirst-time buyersRead the Beechwood guide →
WaterlooWestvale
Settled streets in Waterloo.
FamiliesLong-term ownersRead the Westvale guide →
WaterlooLakeshore
Waterloo living, by the water.
Buyers who want a viewWeekend hostsRead the Lakeshore guide →
WaterlooColonial Acres
Space and open land in Waterloo.
Space seekersRemote workersRead the Colonial Acres guide →
- Waterloo
Eastbridge
Waterloo living, on quieter streets.
Long-term ownersFirst-time buyersRead the Eastbridge guide →
WaterlooConservation Meadows
Space and open land in Waterloo.
Space seekersRemote workersRead the Conservation Meadows guide →
WaterlooClair Hills
Waterloo living, on quieter streets.
Buyers who want spaceFamiliesRead the Clair Hills guide →
- Waterloo
Laurelwood
Waterloo living, on quieter streets.
Long-term ownersFirst-time buyersRead the Laurelwood guide →
- Waterloo
Vista Hills
A well-established pocket of Waterloo.
FamiliesMove-up buyersRead the Vista Hills guide →
- Waterloo
Old Westmount
Settled streets in Waterloo.
Character-home buyersFamiliesRead the Old Westmount guide →
- Waterloo
Erbsville
Waterloo living, on quieter streets.
Long-term ownersFirst-time buyersRead the Erbsville 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 Waterloo communities.