Market data

The numbers behind the housing market.

Official figures from the Bank of Canada, Statistics Canada and CMHC, refreshed each time the site is updated. Each figure shows the date it covers.

Bank of Canada policy rate–

Prime rate–

5-year conventional mortgage rate (posted)–

Inflation, last 12 months–

New home prices, last 12 months–

Rental vacancy, all cities–

Next Bank of Canada rate decision–

The 5-year rate is the posted rate the Bank of Canada reports from major banks; lenders usually offer less.

Interest rates, last three years

Inflation, 12-month change

New Housing Price Index

Housing starts, annual rate (thousands)

Rents, vacancy and growth by city

Use these numbers in the renewal, affordability, rent increase and inflation calculators, and follow the latest releases in the news.