The Central Lakes Association of REALTORS® has released its May 2026 housing market statistics, highlighting continued growth in sales activity across all Regions, alongside healthy inventory levels and mixed price trends as the spring market remained active throughout the month.
The hottest local market was Prince Edward County.
Prince Edward County recorded 40 sales in May, up 21.2% from 33 in April. The average selling price increased to $735,648, up 14.2% from $644,129 in April. New listings rose 22.7% to 157, while homes spent an average of 56 days on the market.
Hastings County saw 222 sales in May, up 12.1% from 198 in April. The average selling price adjusted to $536,571, down 2.2% from $548,797 in April. New listings increased 12.4% to 591, while homes spent an average of 39 days on the market.
Northumberland County recorded 128 sales in May, up 24.3% from 103 in April. The average selling price declined 2.6% month-over-month, from $714,267 in April to $695,364 in May. New listings increased 17.3% to 380, while homes spent an average of 42 days on the market.


