Strongest Price Momentum
Kortright East
+15.2%
Average sale price of $1,013,924 through August, compared with approximately $880,000 during the same period in 2025.
Local Guelph Neighbourhood Guide
Guelph Neighbourhoods: Map & Local Area Guides
Choosing where to live in Guelph often comes down to housing style, location, budget and how close you want to be to downtown, the University of Guelph, parks, shopping or major commuter routes. Use our interactive map to explore Guelph neighbourhoods, compare different areas of the city and then visit our detailed local guides for housing information, amenities, market insights and current homes for sale.
Interactive Guelph Map
Explore Guelph Neighbourhoods on the Map
Select an area on the interactive map to see neighbourhood boundaries, local housing information, recent market context and links to our detailed Guelph neighbourhood guides.
Neighbourhood boundaries shown on our map are approximate and intended as a practical local real estate guide rather than official City of Guelph neighbourhood boundaries. Market information is updated regularly using local MLS® sales data.
Local market data
Compare neighbourhood-level real estate activity and recent sale-price information.
Housing types
See where you'll commonly find detached homes, townhouses, condos and older character properties.
Location context
Understand how each neighbourhood relates to shopping, parks, downtown, the University and major routes.
Detailed guides
Click through to neighbourhood pages with local information and current homes for sale.
January–August 2026
What's Happening Across Guelph Neighbourhoods?
Guelph's city-wide market numbers can hide significant differences between neighbourhoods. Our latest MLS® analysis shows where average sale prices have strengthened, where buyers may be finding more attainable prices and which areas continue to record the most sales.
Lower Average Prices
Exhibition Park
−19.0%
Average sale price of $729,091. Only 25 sales are included this year, so the mix of homes sold has a significant influence on the average.
Most Sales
Grange Road
157 sales
Grange Road recorded the highest number of sales through August 2026, compared with 178 sales during the same period last year.
Remarkably Stable
Kortright West
≈ Flat
The average sale price is approximately $775,027, while sales activity is almost identical: 101 sales in 2026 vs. 102 in 2025.
📊 Averages need context.
A change in a neighbourhood's average sale price does not mean every
home gained or lost the same amount of value. Results can shift depending
on the number, size, style and price range of properties sold. This is
especially important in neighbourhoods with relatively few transactions.
Source: Beth & Ryan Waller analysis of City of Guelph residential MLS® sales data. Results compare January 1–August 31, 2026 with January 1–August 31, 2025. MLS® neighbourhood naming variations have been consolidated where appropriate.
Understanding the City
Guelph Neighbourhoods by Area
Guelph is a relatively compact city, but its neighbourhoods can feel quite different depending on when they were developed, the housing available and their proximity to major amenities. A simple way to begin your search is to think about the city in five broad areas.
Central Guelph
Mature streets, older homes, downtown access and many of Guelph's most established neighbourhoods.
South Guelph
Established and newer housing with convenient access to shopping, the University of Guelph and Highway 401.
East Guelph
Significant residential growth with detached homes, semis and townhouses extending toward the city's eastern edge.
North Guelph
Mature residential areas, Riverside Park and convenient access toward Guelph Lake.
West Guelph
Diverse housing ranging from post-war homes to later subdivisions, townhouses and newer west-end development.
Quick Comparison
Guelph Neighbourhoods at a Glance
There isn't one neighbourhood that is right for every buyer. Housing style, age of the home, location, walkability and nearby amenities can vary considerably across Guelph. Here's a quick comparison of the 17 areas covered in our neighbourhood guides.
| Neighbourhood | Area | Known for | Typical housing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibition Park | Central | Mature streets, Exhibition Park, character and walkability | Century homes, older detached homes and post-war bungalows |
| Downtown Guelph | Central | Walkability, restaurants, entertainment and historic character | Century homes, older properties and newer condominiums |
| St. George's Park | Central | Mature streets, established homes and downtown proximity | Character homes, detached homes and post-war bungalows |
| The Ward | Central | Historic character, downtown access and an evolving residential mix | Older detached homes, cottages, semis and infill housing |
| Old University / Dovercliffe | Central | University proximity, mature streets and established residential areas | Older detached homes, bungalows and a mix of residential styles |
| General Hospital | Central | Hospital access, downtown proximity and mature residential streets | Century homes, detached homes and multi-unit properties |
| Onward Willow / Junction | West | The Junction, central-west location and varied housing options | Post-war bungalows, detached homes and mixed residential housing |
| Willow West / West Acres | West | West-end amenities, established subdivisions and housing variety | Detached homes, townhouses and homes from later suburban development |
| Grange Road | East | East-end growth, parks, trails and a broad range of housing | Detached homes, semi-detached homes and townhouses |
| Riverside Park | North | Riverside Park, Speed River, trails and established streets | Post-war detached homes and 1950s–1960s bungalows |
| Victoria North | North | Guelph Lake access, northeast location and continued residential growth | Established detached homes plus newer residential development |
| Kortright Hills | South | Larger homes, green space and established residential streets | Primarily larger detached homes |
| Kortright West | South | University access, Stone Road and Preservation Park | Detached homes, townhouses, condos and student-oriented housing |
| Kortright East | South | Larger homes, south-end amenities and established residential streets | Detached homes, townhouses and newer residential development |
| Clairfields | South | South-end shopping, newer development and Highway 401 access | Detached homes, townhouses and condominiums |
| Pineridge / Westminster | South | South-end amenities, Preservation Park and newer suburban development | Detached homes, townhouses and larger family homes |
| Village by the Arboretum | South | Guelph's established 55+ adult community beside the Arboretum | Detached homes and adult-lifestyle housing |
Which Guelph neighbourhood is best for you?
There isn't a universal answer. Someone looking for a century home and walkability may focus on a very different part of Guelph than someone looking for a newer home, easy Highway 401 access or a larger suburban lot. Our separate guide takes a closer look at how some of Guelph's most commonly compared neighbourhoods differ.
Read Our Best Guelph Neighbourhoods GuideLocal Area Guides
Explore Every Guelph Neighbourhood Guide
Our individual neighbourhood guides go deeper into housing styles, location, schools, parks, amenities, local market information and current properties for sale.
Central Guelph
Exhibition Park
Character homes, mature streets, Exhibition Park and downtown access
Downtown Guelph
Historic homes, condominiums and highly walkable city amenities
St. George's Park
Mature streets and established housing immediately east of downtown
The Ward
Historic east-downtown neighbourhood with character and housing variety
Old University / Dovercliffe
Mature residential streets with convenient University access
General Hospital
Older homes, downtown access and proximity to Guelph General Hospital
South Guelph
Kortright Hills
Larger detached homes, green space and established streets
Kortright West
University access, Stone Road shopping and varied housing
Kortright East
Larger homes, mature streets and newer development toward Arkell Road
Clairfields
Newer housing, shopping and convenient Highway 401 access
Pineridge / Westminster
South-end amenities, suburban streets and Preservation Park access
Village by the Arboretum
Guelph's distinctive 55+ adult-lifestyle community
North Guelph
Guelph Neighbourhood FAQ
Questions About Guelph Neighbourhoods
What are the main areas of Guelph?
Guelph neighbourhoods can broadly be grouped into central, north, south, east and west areas. Within each part of the city are individual neighbourhoods that differ in housing age, property type, density, character and access to amenities.
What is the best neighbourhood in Guelph?
There isn't one best neighbourhood for every buyer. The right area depends on your budget, preferred housing style, commute, need for walkability and the amenities that matter most to you. Mature central neighbourhoods offer a different experience from newer south- and east-end communities.
Which Guelph neighbourhoods have older character homes?
Many of Guelph's older and character homes are concentrated in and around Downtown Guelph, Exhibition Park, The Ward, St. George's Park, Old University and the General Hospital area. Housing can still vary considerably from street to street.
Where can I find post-war bungalows in Guelph?
Riverside Park is particularly well known for post-war bungalows, while similar homes can also be found in portions of Exhibition Park, St. George's Park, Old University and Onward Willow.
Where are newer homes found in Guelph?
Much of Guelph's newer residential development has occurred toward the south and east sides of the city, with additional newer construction in parts of Victoria North and west Guelph. Neighbourhoods such as Clairfields, Pineridge / Westminster, Grange Road and portions of Kortright East include many comparatively newer housing options.
How can I compare home prices between Guelph neighbourhoods?
Use the interactive map above for neighbourhood-level market context. For the latest city-wide and neighbourhood sales information, visit our regularly updated Guelph real estate market report. Individual neighbourhood guides also include current homes for sale.
Are the neighbourhood boundaries on this map official?
No. The boundaries are approximate and are designed to help buyers and sellers understand the areas commonly referenced in the local Guelph real estate market. They should not be treated as official municipal boundaries.
How do I check which schools serve a particular Guelph home?
School boundaries can change and may vary by program. For a specific property, use the applicable local school board's current address lookup before relying on school attendance information when making a housing decision.
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