Current Population
1,020,000+
Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada's national capital, is a diverse, green, and vibrant metropolitan area of over 1 million residents. Nestled along the southern bank of the Ottawa River, the city uniquely blends high-tech innovation (the "Silicon Valley North"), federal government and diplomatic infrastructure, world-class national museums, and vast urban greenspaces — including the historic Rideau Canal and adjacent Gatineau Park.
About 52% of households here are families with children, with a mix of urban singles and couples downtown and families spread across the suburban belts. Compared to Canada's other major metropolitan hubs like Toronto and Vancouver, Ottawa offers relative housing affordability paired with economic stability.
Ottawa's O-Train Light Rail network is undergoing a major multi-line expansion, extending west to Algonquin College and Moodie Drive, east to Orléans, and south to the Ottawa International Airport (YOW).
Get Market ReportUrban Core
Centretown, the Golden Triangle, and ByWard Market offer high-density living, walkability, and the fastest access to Parliament and the federal core.
Prime Central Enclaves
Rockcliffe Park, The Glebe, and Westboro are Ottawa's premier established neighbourhoods, where executive homes regularly trade between $1.5M and $4M+.
Suburban Growth Belts
Kanata, Barrhaven, and Orléans anchor Ottawa's fast-growing suburbs, offering newer master-planned communities and relative affordability.
New On The Market
A sample of what's currently available across the broader Ottawa area, from urban high-rises to suburban detached homes.
$279,500
1204 – 475 Laurier Avenue W
Centretown
1 Bed1 BathCondo
$399,900
418 – 101 Richmond Road
Westboro
1 Bed1 BathCondo
$417,000
109 – 250 Lett Street
LeBreton Flats
1 Bed1 BathCondo
$589,900
20 Coolbrook Crescent
Centrepointe / Nepean
2+2 Beds2 BathsTownhouse
$669,900
136 Concord Street S
Old Ottawa East
3 Beds2 BathsRowhouse
$675,000
3 Donna Street
Meadowlands / Nepean
3 Beds2 BathsBungalow
$849,900
144 Beebalm Crescent
Riverside South
3+1 Beds4 BathsDetached
$1,049,000
2343 Whitehaven Crescent
Westboro / Whitehaven
4 Beds3 BathsExecutive
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$52K–$64K
Avg. Individual Income
$125,700
Avg. Household Income
1,020,000+
Population
25–35 Days
Avg. Days On Market
Entry-level high-rise condos typically range $280K–$450K, freehold townhomes $500K–$680K, and detached single-family homes $750K to $1.2M+. Executive homes in prime central enclaves like Rockcliffe Park, The Glebe, and Westboro regularly trade between $1.5M and $4M+.
Ottawa
Market ReportSchools In The Area
As a major metropolitan area, Ottawa is served by four publicly funded school boards — offering English, French, Public, and Catholic education — plus several major post-secondary institutions.
Public & Catholic English School Boards — OCDSB & OCSB
Colonel By Secondary School
Gloucester
Consistently ranks as one of Ontario's top public high schools, world-renowned for its International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program.
Lisgar Collegiate Institute
Centretown
Historic central secondary school famous for Advanced Placement (AP) and Gifted streams.
Earl of March SS & Sir Robert Borden HS
Kanata / Nepean
Leading public secondary choices in the west end.
St. Francis Xavier High School & Holy Trinity High School
Catholic
Top-tier Catholic secondary options offering dual-track academic and athletic programs.
French School Boards — CEPEO & CECCE
ÉSC Béatrice-Desloges & ÉSC Franco-Cité
Orléans / Alta Vista
Premier French Catholic high schools specializing in arts and science programs.
ÉSP Louis-Riel
Orléans
Renowned French public secondary school featuring a national-caliber Sports-Études program.
Higher Education Hubs
Carleton University
Post-Secondary
Research university located along the Rideau Canal.
University of Ottawa (uOttawa)
Post-Secondary
The world's largest bilingual university, situated downtown.
Algonquin College & La Cité Collégiale
Post-Secondary
Major applied arts and technology institution in Nepean, and Ontario's largest French-language college.
Around The Area
Browse through dining, shopping, and outdoor recreation that Ottawa has to offer.
Dining & Culinary Hotspots
Atelier
Famous destination on Rochester St offering an inventive 44-course molecular gastronomy tasting menu.
Supply and Demand
Beloved raw bar and handmade pasta kitchen in Hintonburg, named among Canada's top restaurants.
Riviera
High-end Canadian dining on Sparks St, set in a grand, repurposed heritage bank building steps from Parliament.
Shawarma Palace
An Ottawa institution — Ottawa is widely regarded as the shawarma capital of Canada.
Corner Peach
Cozy neighbourhood bistro and bakery on Somerset St W, celebrated for natural wines, cider, and farm-to-table plates.
Culture & Shopping
ByWard Market & CF Rideau Centre
Historic open-air farmer's market and retail corridor featuring over 150 fashion retailers, local artisans, and nightlife spots.
National Museums
Home to the National Gallery of Canada, Canadian Museum of Nature, Canada Science and Technology Museum, and Canada Aviation and Space Museum.
Lansdowne Park & The Glebe
Historic urban park featuring TD Place Stadium (CFL Ottawa REDBLACKS), outdoor skating courts, and weekly farmers' markets.
Outdoor Recreation
Rideau Canal (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Urban waterway for kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and running in summer, transforming into the world's largest natural skating rink in winter.
Ottawa River Pathway
Hundreds of kilometers of continuous paved, multi-use paths stretching across the entire shoreline.
Gatineau Park
Located just across the river, 15 minutes from downtown, offering 361 sq. km. of pristine wilderness, hiking, cross-country skiing, and autumn foliage lookouts.
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