Published 2 November 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
Port Perry is cheaper: the detached median for the Township of Scugog, which includes Port Perry, was $885,000 from January to October 2026, against $1,126,750 in Uxbridge. Uxbridge has a slightly lower 2026 tax rate, 1.296721% against 1.387026%, and GO bus links west. Neither has a GO train. Pick by commute direction, budget and lake versus trails.
This guide is for buyers choosing between Uxbridge and Port Perry in 2027, two small Durham Region towns north of the 401 corridor, and for owners in one thinking about moving to the other. You will get 2026 prices, how fast homes are selling, the property tax difference, the commute without a GO train, and a plain answer on who each town suits.
Uxbridge vs Port Perry: how do they compare side by side?
Both are in Durham Region and both are rural townships with one main town. Uxbridge is the Township of Uxbridge. Port Perry is the main town of the Township of Scugog, on the shore of Lake Scugog. Both are in northern Durham, north of the Whitby and Oshawa lakeshore.
| Measure | Uxbridge (township) | Port Perry (Scugog township) |
|---|---|---|
| Detached median, Jan–Oct 2026 | $1,126,750 (−8.8%) | $885,000 (−4.7%) |
| Detached sales, Jan–Oct 2026 | 138 (−14.8%) | 201 (+0.5%) |
| Detached average days on market | 34 | 39 |
| Detached median, Jan–Oct 2024 | $1,260,000 | $958,516 |
| Months of inventory, October 2026 (all types) | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| 2026 total residential tax rate | 1.296721% | 1.387026% |
| Population, 2021 census | 21,556 | 21,581 (Port Perry 9,553) |
| GO train station | None (GO bus) | None |
| Hospital in town | Uxbridge Hospital | Lakeridge Health Port Perry |
Source: TRREB MLS data via REALM, January–October 2026 vs the same period of 2025 (changes in brackets); TRREB Market Watch, October 2026; Township of Uxbridge and Township of Scugog 2026 tax rates; 2021 census figures as reported on Wikipedia. Price figures cover each whole township.
Townhouses, semis and condos are rare in both. Uxbridge had 24 freehold townhouse sales and 11 condo apartment sales in ten months, and Scugog had nine and four. Those samples are too small to compare fairly, so this guide focuses on detached houses.
Why do the Port Perry numbers cover all of Scugog?
Because TRREB reports the Township of Scugog as one market area. Port Perry is its largest community, with 9,553 of the township’s 21,581 people in 2021, but the same numbers also include Scugog Island, Blackstock, Greenbank, Caesarea and the farms and lake roads in between. Uxbridge works the same way: its figures include Goodwood, Leaskdale, Zephyr and rural lots across 420 square kilometres.
That matters when you read the medians. A house inside Port Perry’s town limits on municipal services, a waterfront home on Lake Scugog and a farm property near Blackstock all sit in one pool. Use the township figures as a starting point, then look at recent sales of similar homes on your street.
Is Port Perry cheaper than Uxbridge?
Yes, for detached houses, by about $240,000. Scugog’s detached median was $885,000 from January to October 2026. Uxbridge’s was $1,126,750, a gap of $241,750. Averages show the same order: $954,802 in Scugog and $1,260,997 in Uxbridge.
The gap has narrowed a little. In January–October 2024, Uxbridge’s detached median was $1,260,000 and Scugog’s was $958,516, a gap of about $301,500. Since then Uxbridge has fallen 10.6% and Scugog 7.7%.
In my experience, part of Uxbridge’s premium comes from its links west to Stouffville and Markham, and part from its larger rural estate lots. Scugog’s price includes more modest in-town homes in Port Perry, but also lakefront homes, so check what kind of property you are actually comparing.
How fast are homes selling in Uxbridge and Port Perry?
Slowly in both, with similar supply. TRREB’s October 2026 Market Watch shows 5.4 months of inventory for all home types in each township. In October, Scugog’s 27 detached sales took 50 days on average and sold at 96% of the final list price. Uxbridge had only eight detached sales that month, also at 96%.
Over the ten months, detached homes averaged 34 days on market in Uxbridge and 39 in Scugog. The bigger difference is in demand. Scugog’s detached sales held steady, up 0.5%, while Uxbridge’s fell 14.8%. With about 94 active detached listings in Uxbridge and 137 in Scugog in the REALM data, my rough arithmetic gives both close to seven months of detached supply, which is firmly a buyer’s market. My Durham housing market 2027 guide puts both townships next to the rest of the region.
What this means if you are selling
Expect a sale that takes six or seven weeks, and price against recent sales of the same kind of property. A rural lot with a well and septic, a waterfront home and a house in town each attract different buyers. Overpricing in a market like this mostly means a longer wait.
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Which has lower property taxes, Uxbridge or Port Perry?
Uxbridge, by a small margin. Both townships pay the same Durham Region rate of 0.780760% and the same education rate of 0.153%. The difference is the township portion: 0.362961% in Uxbridge against 0.453266% in Scugog.
| 2026 residential rate | Uxbridge | Scugog (Port Perry) |
|---|---|---|
| Township | 0.362961% | 0.453266% |
| Durham Region | 0.780760% | 0.780760% |
| Education | 0.153000% | 0.153000% |
| Total | 1.296721% | 1.387026% |
| Tax on a $600,000 assessment | about $7,780 | about $8,322 |
| Tax on a $700,000 assessment | about $9,077 | about $9,709 |
Source: Township of Uxbridge 2026 tax rates; Township of Scugog 2026 summary of tax rates. Dollar amounts are my calculation. Tax is charged on MPAC’s assessed value, still based on January 1, 2016 values.
That is about $630 a year on a $700,000 assessment. Both rates are high compared with York Region towns, mainly because of Durham’s regional rate, so budget for tax carefully in either place. A cheaper Scugog house will often carry a lower assessment, which can offset its higher rate. Ask for the seller’s latest tax bill.
Land transfer tax and down payment
Neither township charges a municipal land transfer tax. Ontario’s tax is about $19,010 on Uxbridge’s detached median and $14,175 on Scugog’s, before the first-time buyer refund of up to $4,000. The minimum down payment is $87,675 in Uxbridge and $63,500 in Scugog, 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, Uxbridge or Port Perry?
Uxbridge, but neither has a GO train. GO Transit runs buses from Uxbridge that connect with Stouffville line trains at Mount Joy GO in Markham, or at Old Elm GO in Stouffville during rush hours. A rail extension to Uxbridge has been proposed in the past but is unfunded, so do not buy on the hope of it.
Port Perry is about 84 km northeast of central Toronto and has no GO train station. Durham Region Transit route 905 links Uxbridge, Port Perry and Whitby, and Highways 7 and 12 connect the Greenbank area to Oshawa. Without a train, commuting from Port Perry is mostly by car.
So the answer depends on where you work. For Markham, Stouffville or the 404 corridor, Uxbridge is closer. For Oshawa or Whitby, Port Perry often works better. Test the drive at rush hour from the actual street before you buy.
What is it like to live in Uxbridge vs Port Perry?
Uxbridge
Uxbridge is a trail town. In 2009 it was named the Trail Capital of Canada by Industry Canada, thanks to more than 220 km of managed trails on over 3,200 hectares of protected green space, including parts of the Oak Ridges Trail and the Trans-Canada Trail. The township includes Leaskdale, where Lucy Maud Montgomery lived and wrote, and Goodwood. Uxbridge Hospital, run by Oak Valley Health, is in town. My guide to choosing a realtor in Uxbridge covers wells, septic systems and rural lots in more detail.
Port Perry
Port Perry is a lake town. It sits on Lake Scugog, a man-made lake created by a dam in 1834, and has a Victorian-era downtown along Queen Street with shops, restaurants and galleries. Its waterfront has Palmer and Birdseye parks, and the lake is busy with ice fishing in winter. The town’s grain elevator is described as Canada’s oldest, its fair has run for more than 150 years, and Lakeridge Health Port Perry is a 24-bed hospital in town. Before you buy on the water, read my guide to Port Perry and Lake Scugog waterfront homes, since shoreline property comes with its own rules and costs.
Many homes in both townships are outside town water and sewer. A failing well or septic system can be expensive to repair or replace, and problems are easy to miss in a quick showing. Make any rural offer conditional on a septic inspection and well water tests, and check the property’s tax bill and assessment before you commit.
For most buyers this is a budget and direction decision. If you need a detached house under about $900,000, Port Perry and the rest of Scugog give you far more choice, and its sales held steady in 2026. If you work toward Stouffville or Markham and want trails, larger rural lots and GO bus access, Uxbridge is worth its premium, and its slightly lower tax rate helps. Prices in both are still easing, so in my view a patient buyer has room to negotiate in 2027.
Who should pick Uxbridge?
- Commuters heading west toward Stouffville and Markham, with GO bus links to the Stouffville line.
- Hikers, riders and families who want space, with more than 220 km of managed trails.
- Buyers who want a larger rural lot. Compare it with its western neighbour in my Stouffville vs Uxbridge guide.
- Owners who want a slightly lower tax rate within Durham.
Who should pick Port Perry?
- Detached buyers on a tighter budget. Scugog’s 2026 median was $885,000.
- People who want a lake and a walkable heritage downtown.
- Commuters heading south to Whitby and Oshawa.
- Buyers who want a hospital in town, with Lakeridge Health Port Perry close by.
What to do next
- Decide which direction you commute. That usually settles the choice faster than price.
- Ask for the latest tax bill and MPAC assessment on every home you shortlist.
- For rural or waterfront homes, book septic, well and shoreline checks before your offer goes firm.
- Get a written mortgage pre-approval, since the Bank of Canada raised its rate to 2.50% on October 28, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Port Perry cheaper than Uxbridge in 2027?
Yes, for detached houses. From January to October 2026, the detached median in the Township of Scugog, which includes Port Perry, was $885,000, about $241,750 below Uxbridge’s $1,126,750, based on TRREB MLS data via REALM. These are township-wide 2026 figures, not a forecast, and they mix in-town, rural and waterfront homes.
Is Uxbridge better than Port Perry?
Neither is better for everyone. In 2026, Uxbridge suited buyers heading toward Stouffville or Markham, with GO bus links, 220 km of trails and a slightly lower tax rate. Port Perry suited buyers on a tighter budget who want Lake Scugog, a heritage downtown and a drive south to Whitby or Oshawa. Choose by commute direction and budget.
Is Port Perry its own municipality?
No. Port Perry is the main town and administrative centre of the Township of Scugog in Durham Region. The township also includes Scugog Island, Blackstock, Greenbank and other communities. In 2021, Port Perry had 9,553 residents out of the township’s 21,581. TRREB reports house prices for Scugog as a whole, not for Port Perry alone.
Which has higher property taxes, Uxbridge or Port Perry?
Port Perry, slightly. The Township of Scugog’s 2026 total residential rate is 1.387026%, against Uxbridge’s 1.296721%. Both pay Durham Region’s 0.780760% and the 0.153% education rate; the township portions differ. On a $700,000 assessment that is about $9,709 a year in Scugog and $9,077 in Uxbridge.
Is there a GO train to Port Perry or Uxbridge?
No. As of November 2026, neither Port Perry nor Uxbridge has a GO train station. GO Transit runs buses from Uxbridge that connect with Stouffville line trains at Mount Joy GO, or at Old Elm GO in rush hours. Durham Region Transit route 905 links Uxbridge, Port Perry and Whitby, where you can reach other transit.
Does Port Perry have a hospital?
Yes. Lakeridge Health Port Perry is a 24-bed hospital in the town. Uxbridge also has its own hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, which is run by Oak Valley Health alongside Markham Stouffville Hospital. Check which emergency and specialist services each site offers before you move.
How long does it take to sell a house in Port Perry?
Expect about six weeks. Detached houses in the Township of Scugog, which includes Port Perry, averaged 39 days on market from January to October 2026, and the 27 detached sales in October 2026 averaged 50 days. TRREB showed 5.4 months of inventory for all home types that month, so pricing close to recent sales matters.
How far is Port Perry from Toronto?
Port Perry is about 84 km northeast of central Toronto, north of Oshawa and east of Whitby. There is no GO train, so most commuting is by car, south toward Whitby and Oshawa, or by Durham Region Transit route 905 to Whitby. Commute times depend heavily on the time of day, so test the drive before you buy.
Why is Uxbridge called the Trail Capital of Canada?
Because Industry Canada gave it that designation in 2009. The township has more than 220 km of managed trails on over 3,200 hectares of protected green space, including sections of the Oak Ridges Trail and the Trans-Canada Trail. Trails run through villages, forests, meadows and wetlands across the township, which makes Uxbridge popular with hikers and riders.
Sources
- Township of Uxbridge: 2026 tax rates
- Township of Scugog: 2026 summary of tax rates (Schedule E)
- TRREB Market Watch, October 2026
- Ontario Ministry of Finance: Calculating land transfer tax
- Oak Valley Health: Our hospitals (Uxbridge Hospital)
- Wikipedia: Uxbridge, Ontario (2021 census, trails, GO bus and DRT service)
- Wikipedia: Port Perry (population, hospital, downtown, Lake Scugog)
- Wikipedia: Scugog (2021 census, communities, highways)
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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.