Published 2 November 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
Uxbridge is cheaper to buy into: its detached median was $1,126,750 from January to October 2026, about $103,000 below Stouffville’s $1,230,000. Stouffville is cheaper to own, with a 2026 tax rate of 0.855234% against Uxbridge’s 1.296721%, and it has GO train stations. Pick Stouffville for trains and lower tax, Uxbridge for land and trails.
This guide is for buyers choosing between Stouffville and Uxbridge in 2027, and for owners in one town thinking about a move to the other. You will get 2026 prices by home type, how fast homes sold, a big property tax difference most people miss, the real GO train picture, and a plain answer on who each town suits.
Stouffville vs Uxbridge: how do they compare side by side?
Both are small towns on the Oak Ridges Moraine, north and east of Markham, but they sit in different regions. Stouffville is the everyday name for the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville in York Region. Uxbridge is the Township of Uxbridge in Durham Region. That regional line matters more than most buyers expect, because it changes your tax bill, your school boards and your transit.
| Measure (Jan–Oct 2026) | Stouffville | Uxbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Detached median price | $1,230,000 (−6.5%) | $1,126,750 (−8.8%) |
| Detached sales | 296 (−8.1%) | 138 (−14.8%) |
| Freehold townhouse median | $835,000 (−9.9%), 104 sales | $864,750 (−11.3%), 24 sales |
| Detached average days on market | 38 | 34 |
| Freehold townhouse average days on market | 24 | 45 |
| 2026 total residential tax rate | 0.855234% | 1.296721% |
| Region | York Region | Durham Region |
| Population (2021 census) | 49,864 | 21,556 |
| GO train station | Stouffville and Old Elm | None (GO bus only) |
Source: TRREB MLS data via REALM, January–October 2026 vs the same period of 2025 (changes in brackets); Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville and Township of Uxbridge 2026 tax rates; 2021 census as reported by the Town and by Wikipedia. Figures cover each whole municipality, including rural areas.
Semi-detached homes, condo townhouses and condo apartments are rare in both towns. Neither had more than 21 sales of any of those types in ten months, so I have left them out of the price comparison. A median from five or ten sales can swing by $100,000 on one unusual home.
Is Uxbridge cheaper than Stouffville?
For a detached house, yes. Uxbridge’s detached median was $1,126,750 from January to October 2026, which is $103,250 below Stouffville’s $1,230,000. That is the home type most buyers in these towns want, so it is the number that counts.
For a freehold townhouse, no. Uxbridge’s townhouse median was $864,750, about $29,750 above Stouffville’s $835,000. Uxbridge had only 24 townhouse sales against Stouffville’s 104, so treat that gap with care. Stouffville simply has far more newer townhouses to choose from.
How far have prices fallen since 2024?
Further in Stouffville. Its detached median has dropped about 13.4% in two years, from $1,420,000 in January–October 2024. Uxbridge’s fell about 10.6%, from $1,260,000. Put another way, the detached gap between the towns has narrowed from $160,000 in 2024 to about $103,000 in 2026.
Average prices show the same order. The average detached sale was $1,391,634 in Stouffville and $1,260,997 in Uxbridge in 2026. Averages sit well above medians in both towns, which means a smaller number of high-priced homes pull the average up. For more on the Stouffville side, see what a Stouffville house is worth in 2027.
How fast are homes selling in Stouffville and Uxbridge?
Slowly in both, with more choice for buyers than at any time since 2024. Detached homes averaged 38 days on market in Stouffville and 34 in Uxbridge in 2026. Townhouses were the opposite: 24 days in Stouffville, where sales jumped 40.5%, and 45 days in Uxbridge.
Supply tells the same story. At the end of October 2026 there were 215 detached homes for sale in Stouffville and 94 in Uxbridge. By my own arithmetic, that is about 7.3 months of detached supply in Stouffville and 6.8 months in Uxbridge, based on 2026’s average monthly sales. Six months or more is a buyer’s market.
Uxbridge’s detached sales also fell 14.8% from 2025, the steeper drop of the two. My Durham housing market 2027 guide puts Uxbridge next to the rest of Durham Region.
What this means if you are selling
If you are selling in one town to buy in the other, plan for a sale that takes five or six weeks, not two. Price your home against detached sales from the last few months on your own street, not against 2024 prices or today’s asking prices. Buyers here have time to compare, and an overpriced listing tends to sit.
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Which has lower property taxes, Stouffville or Uxbridge?
Stouffville, by a wide margin. Its 2026 total residential rate is 0.855234%. Uxbridge’s is 1.296721%, about 50% higher. On a home assessed at $700,000, that works out to about $5,987 a year in Stouffville and about $9,077 in Uxbridge, a gap of roughly $3,090 every year.
| 2026 residential rate | Stouffville | Uxbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Local (town or township) | 0.309822% | 0.362961% |
| Region | 0.392412% (York) | 0.780760% (Durham) |
| Education | 0.153000% | 0.153000% |
| Total | 0.855234% | 1.296721% |
| Tax on a $700,000 assessment | about $5,987 | about $9,077 |
Source: Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville 2026 tax rates; Township of Uxbridge 2026 tax rates. Dollar amounts are my calculation. Tax is charged on MPAC’s assessed value, not your purchase price.
The regional portion causes most of the gap. Durham’s rate is about double York’s. Over ten years, the difference on a $700,000 assessment adds up to about $30,900 at 2026 rates, which eats much of the $103,000 you save on a detached house in Uxbridge. Always ask for the seller’s latest tax bill, because the assessment on a rural lot can be very different from a house in town.
Land transfer tax and down payment
Both towns are outside Toronto, so you pay only Ontario’s land transfer tax. On Stouffville’s detached median it is $21,075, and on Uxbridge’s it is $19,010. The minimum down payment is $98,000 on $1,230,000 and $87,675 on $1,126,750, under the federal rule of 5% of the first $500,000 and 10% of the rest up to $1.5 million.
Which is better for commuting to Toronto, Stouffville or Uxbridge?
Stouffville, if you plan to take the train. It has two GO stations on the Stouffville line: Stouffville GO, 46.8 km from Union Station, and Old Elm GO, the end of the line at 49.6 km. Trains run toward Union in the morning rush and back in the evening. Outside rush hour, most trains turn back at Unionville or Mount Joy in Markham, and only a few trips reach Stouffville and Old Elm.
Uxbridge has no GO train. GO runs buses to Uxbridge that connect with trains at Mount Joy, or at Old Elm during rush hours. A train extension to Uxbridge has been proposed in the past, but it is not funded, so do not buy on the hope of it.
For drivers, Stouffville is closer in. The Town describes itself as about a 35-minute drive from Toronto, with Highway 404 along its western edge and Highway 48 running north–south. Uxbridge is further east and north, so most commutes are longer. Test the drive at rush hour from the actual street before you buy.
What is it like to live in Stouffville vs Uxbridge?
Stouffville
Stouffville is the larger and faster-growing town. Its population rose 8.8% between 2016 and 2021, to 49,864. The Town says most of its land is in the Greenbelt, including the Oak Ridges Moraine, so the urban area is ringed by protected countryside. It is also a work-from-home town: the Town reports that 38% of employed residents work from home. For the best parts of town, see my top 5 Stouffville neighbourhoods.
Uxbridge
Uxbridge is quieter and more rural, with 21,556 people spread over about 420 square kilometres, double Stouffville’s land area. It grew 1.8% from 2016 to 2021. Industry Canada named it the Trail Capital of Canada in 2009, and it has more than 220 km of managed trails. Uxbridge also has its own small hospital, Uxbridge Hospital on Campbell Drive. My guide to choosing a realtor in Uxbridge covers its rural market, wells and septic systems in more detail.
Hospitals, schools and the moraine
Both hospitals are run by Oak Valley Health. Markham Stouffville Hospital, despite the name, is in Markham on Church Street, so Stouffville residents drive south for hospital care. Schools are run by different boards because the towns are in different regions, so always check the exact address with the board. Both towns are covered by the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, which sorts land into natural core, natural linkage, countryside and settlement areas. Outside the settlement areas, building and severing land is tightly limited.
A lower price in Uxbridge does not always mean a lower monthly cost. At 2026 rates, Uxbridge charges about $3,090 more a year in property tax on a $700,000 assessment. Add the tax, the commute and any well or septic costs to every home you compare, not just the price.
For most of my clients, this comes down to how they get to work. If you need the GO train, Stouffville wins, and its lower tax rate makes the extra $103,000 for a detached house easier to carry. If you work from home, want land and trails, and can live with a higher tax bill, Uxbridge gives you more space for the money. Stouffville is also the better choice if you want a newer freehold townhouse, because it has far more of them.
Who should pick Stouffville?
- GO train commuters who can use rush-hour trains from Stouffville or Old Elm.
- Owners who care about yearly costs. The 2026 tax rate is about a third lower than Uxbridge’s.
- Townhouse buyers, with 104 freehold townhouse sales at a $835,000 median in 2026.
- Drivers heading to Markham, Richmond Hill or the 404 corridor. Compare it with Markham in my Stouffville vs Markham guide.
Who should pick Uxbridge?
- Detached buyers on a tighter budget. The 2026 median was $1,126,750.
- Remote workers who do not need a daily train.
- Hikers, riders and families who want space, with more than 220 km of managed trails.
- Buyers who want a hospital in town rather than a drive to Markham.
What to do next
- Ask for the latest tax bill on every home you shortlist, and add the yearly tax to your monthly budget.
- Check GO train and bus times from Stouffville, Old Elm or Uxbridge at the hours you actually travel.
- Get a written mortgage pre-approval, since rates rose in late October 2026.
- For a rural home, book well, septic and Oak Ridges Moraine land-use checks before you firm up.
- If you own now, get a value estimate before deciding which town you can afford.
Need help with this? Talk to me.
I’m Jatin Dua, Broker of Record at RE/MAX Quantum Realty, and I’m the best agent to do this kind of work for you in Toronto and across the GTA. Over $100 million in GTA sales and 100+ families helped sell. Feel free to contact me any time: call or text 833-330-1925 or email [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
Is Stouffville better than Uxbridge?
Neither is better for everyone. In 2026, Stouffville cost more for a detached house, with a median of $1,230,000 against Uxbridge’s $1,126,750, but it has GO train stations and a much lower property tax rate. Uxbridge has more land, more trails and its own hospital, but no GO train. Choose based on your commute, your budget and your yearly costs.
Is Uxbridge cheaper than Stouffville in 2027?
For detached houses, yes. From January to October 2026, Uxbridge’s detached median was $1,126,750, about $103,000 below Stouffville’s $1,230,000, based on TRREB MLS data via REALM. Freehold townhouses were slightly cheaper in Stouffville. These are 2026 figures, not a forecast for 2027, and Uxbridge’s higher property tax narrows the savings.
Why are property taxes higher in Uxbridge than Stouffville?
Mainly because of the regional portion. Uxbridge is in Durham Region, whose 2026 residential rate is 0.780760%, while Stouffville pays York Region’s 0.392412%. Uxbridge’s total 2026 rate is 1.296721% against Stouffville’s 0.855234%. On a home assessed at $700,000, that is about $9,077 a year in Uxbridge and $5,987 in Stouffville.
Is there a GO train in Uxbridge?
No. As of November 2026, Uxbridge has no GO train station. GO Transit runs buses to Uxbridge that connect with Stouffville line trains at Mount Joy GO, or at Old Elm GO during rush hours. A train extension to Uxbridge has been proposed in the past, but it is not funded and has no date.
How long does it take to sell a house in Stouffville?
Detached houses in Whitchurch-Stouffville averaged 38 days on market from January to October 2026, up from 36 days in 2025. Freehold townhouses sold faster, in 24 days on average. With about seven months of detached supply at the end of October 2026, sellers should price close to recent sales on their street.
Is Uxbridge in York Region or Durham Region?
Uxbridge is in Durham Region. Stouffville, officially the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, is in York Region. The difference affects your property tax rate, your school boards and your local transit. In 2026, Durham’s regional tax rate was about double York’s, which is why Uxbridge tax bills are higher.
Does Stouffville have a hospital?
Not inside the town. Markham Stouffville Hospital is in Markham, on Church Street, and is run by Oak Valley Health. Oak Valley Health also runs Uxbridge Hospital on Campbell Drive in Uxbridge. So Uxbridge has a small hospital in town, while Stouffville residents usually drive south to Markham for hospital care.
Can you build on the Oak Ridges Moraine in Uxbridge or Stouffville?
Only within limits. Both Uxbridge and Whitchurch-Stouffville are covered by Ontario’s Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, part of the Greenbelt. It divides land into natural core, natural linkage, countryside and settlement areas, and planning decisions must follow it. Before buying a rural lot to build or sever, confirm what is allowed with the municipality.
How much down payment do I need for a house in Stouffville or Uxbridge?
At the 2026 detached medians, the minimum down payment is $98,000 in Stouffville on $1,230,000 and $87,675 in Uxbridge on $1,126,750. Canada’s rule is 5% of the first $500,000 and 10% of the rest up to $1.5 million. With less than 20% down you also pay mortgage default insurance.
Sources
- Ontario Ministry of Finance: Calculating land transfer tax
- Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville: 2026 property tax rates
- Township of Uxbridge: 2026 tax rates
- Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville: Community profile
- Stouffville line (Wikipedia: stations, distances and service pattern)
- Uxbridge, Ontario (Wikipedia: 2021 census, GO bus service, trails)
- Oak Valley Health: Our hospitals
- Government of Ontario: Oak Ridges Moraine
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About the author — Jatin Dua, Toronto and GTA real estate broker
I am Jatin Dua, Broker of Record and co-founder of RE/MAX Quantum Realty Inc., Brokerage, Unit 101, 799 The Queensway, Toronto. I work with buyers and sellers across Toronto and the GTA and have helped more than 100 families sell. Four-plus years of active GTA transactions and over $100 million in sales volume.
Reach me at [email protected] or 833-330-1925, or book a call.