Durham

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%