Magog or Sherbrooke · city matchup · 2016-2026
Magog versus Sherbrooke, figure by figure: the median price of houses and condos every year since 2016, the gap and how it moved, days on market, inventory, bidding, unsold listings and the monthly payment. Centris sales, nothing estimated.
In Magog, the median house sold for $600,000 in 2026 (Jan. to Sept.); in Sherbrooke, $458,500: a $141,500 gap, Sherbrooke is the cheaper of the two (31% less). In 2016, the gap was $29,992 (16%): it has widened. In ten years, Magog did +175% and Sherbrooke +143%. In the 2026 market, a house sells in 25 days in Magog against 9 days in Sherbrooke, inventory stands at 5.6 months versus 2.6 months of sales, houses go for 98% versus 100% of asking, and 29% versus 16% of listings expire unsold. The tighter market for a buyer is Sherbrooke (4 indicators out of 4). Source: Centris (Matrix), compiled October 10, 2026.
The short answer
In Magog, the median house sold for $600,000 in 2026 (Jan. to Sept.); in Sherbrooke, $458,500: a $141,500 gap, Sherbrooke is the cheaper of the two (31% less). In 2016, the gap was $29,992 (16%): it has widened. In ten years, Magog did +175% and Sherbrooke +143%. In the 2026 market, a house sells in 25 days in Magog against 9 days in Sherbrooke, inventory stands at 5.6 months versus 2.6 months of sales, houses go for 98% versus 100% of asking, and 29% versus 16% of listings expire unsold. The tighter market for a buyer is Sherbrooke (4 indicators out of 4).
Median house and condo prices, ten years side by side
| Year | House Magog | House Sherbrooke | Gap | Condo Magog | Condo Sherbrooke |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $218,492 | $188,500 | $29,992 | $158,000 | $182,000 |
| 2017 | $226,000 | $195,000 | $31,000 | $151,000 | $160,000 |
| 2018 | $231,000 | $198,000 | $33,000 | $172,000 | $163,000 |
| 2019 | $244,089 | $205,000 | $39,089 | $173,250 | $155,000 |
| 2020 | $289,900 | $225,000 | $64,900 | $210,000 | $170,000 |
| 2021 | $362,500 | $285,000 | $77,500 | $239,950 | $215,000 |
| 2022 | $426,500 | $335,000 | $91,500 | $309,000 | $251,250 |
| 2023 | $475,000 | $360,000 | $115,000 | $320,750 | $262,000 |
| 2024 | $519,500 | $392,750 | $126,750 | $320,000 | $289,850 |
| 2025 | $532,450 | $433,000 | $99,450 | $345,000 | $310,000 |
| 2026 (Jan. to Sept.) | $600,000 | $458,500 | $141,500 | $335,000 | $318,000 |
Median sale price by year, Single-family and Condominium categories, Centris (Matrix), September 16, 2026 query, whole municipalities. 2026: January to September.
Ten indicators, city against city
| Indicator | Magog | Sherbrooke | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median house 2026 | $600,000 | $458,500 | Sherbrooke (cheaper) |
| Increase 2016-2026 | +175% | +143% | Magog (rises faster) |
| Median condo 2026 | $335,000 | $318,000 | Sherbrooke (cheaper) |
| House sales 2025 | 285 | 1,175 | Sherbrooke (more choice) |
| Days on market 2026 | 25 days | 9 days | Sherbrooke (sells faster) |
| Months of inventory 2026 | 5.6 months | 2.6 months | Sherbrooke (tighter) |
| Sold ÷ asking 2026 | 98% | 100% | Sherbrooke (more bidding) |
| Expired listings 2026 | 29% | 16% | Sherbrooke (fewer unsold) |
| Monthly payment, median house, 20% down, 25 years, 4.14% | $2,561 | $1,957 | Sherbrooke (cheaper per month) |
| 20% down payment | $120,000 | $91,700 | Sherbrooke (less savings) |
What the matchup says
- Price: $141,500 separate the two median houses in 2026, $604 a month in payments at 20% down. Magog costs 31% more; in 2016, it was 16%: the pricier city is pulling away.
- Speed: Magog sells in 25 days against 9 days in Sherbrooke; in 2016, 116 days against 67 days. Sherbrooke is the faster.
- Supply: 285 houses sold in 2025 in Magog against 1,175 in Sherbrooke; 5.6 months versus 2.6 months of inventory (14.4 months and 11.1 months in 2016). Sherbrooke offers more choice, Sherbrooke is the tighter.
- Negotiation: houses sell at 98% of asking in Magog and 100% in Sherbrooke (in 2021, 100% and 100%); 29% and 16% of listings expire unsold.
- Condos: $335,000 in Magog against $318,000 in Sherbrooke in 2026 (+112% and +75% since 2016); Sherbrooke is the cheaper for a condo.
- Across the 63 neighbouring-city matchups tracked, the median gap between two median houses is $110,000 (17%); the cheaper city rose faster than the other in 37 matchups, it is also the tighter in 39, and the gap narrowed in 40.
What it changes for buying or selling
For a first-time buyer, Sherbrooke is the way in: $141,500 less on the median house is $604 a month and $28,300 less in down payment. But the cheaper city is also the tighter one: shorter days on market, thinner inventory, more frequent multiple offers, because buyers pushed out of the other city fall back on it. For a seller in Magog, the matchup says where their buyers go when the price climbs too high; for a seller in the cheaper city, it says the buyer pool also comes from next door. Each city's ten years, year by year: home prices in Magog and home prices in Sherbrooke.
How to read these figures
Every line comes from the same Centris (Matrix) series as our city pages: median sale price and sales of single-family houses and condominiums by year (September 16, 2026 query), median days on market (September 29 query), new listings and inventory (September 30), sold-to-asking ratio (September 30), expired listings (October 1), whole municipalities; 2026 counts January to September. The monthly payment assumes 20% down, 25 years and the 2026 average contracted rate (4.14%), before taxes and insurance. The condo is shown only if the city has at least 20 sales in 2026. Months of inventory divide active listings by the month's sales; under 4, a seller's market, above 6, a buyer's market.
Frequently asked questions
Magog or Sherbrooke: which is cheaper?
Sherbrooke: $458,500 for the median house in 2026 against $600,000 in Magog, or $141,500 less (31%). For a condo, Sherbrooke is the cheaper ($318,000).
Which one rose the most?
Magog: +175% in ten years against +143% for the other. Since 2021, Magog +66% and Sherbrooke +61%.
Where do houses sell the fastest?
Sherbrooke: 25 days in Magog against 9 days in Sherbrooke in 2026, 5.6 months versus 2.6 months of inventory. Sherbrooke is the tighter market for a buyer.
Sources: Centris (Matrix), Statistics module, September 16, 29 and 30 and October 1, 2026 queries for the municipalities of Magog and Sherbrooke, Single-family and Condominium categories; 2026 five-year contracted rate, Bank of Canada and Statistics Canada; compiled by the Loaa & Manseur team, aggregates only, current year partial. The 63 city matchups hub lists every comparison.
Our data series in Magog, from the same Centris listings:
- Real estate statistics in Magog 2026, 12 indicators and the rank
- Buyer's or seller's market in Magog
- Mortgage payment on the median house in Magog, ten years
- How long to sell in Magog, ten years
- Condo prices in Magog, ten years
Each series is recalculated from actual sales, aggregates only.
The other Magog matchups:
Same grid, another neighbour.
Our data series in Sherbrooke, from the same Centris listings:
- Real estate statistics in Sherbrooke 2026, 12 indicators and the rank
- Buyer's or seller's market in Sherbrooke
- Mortgage payment on the median house in Sherbrooke, ten years
- How long to sell in Sherbrooke, ten years
- Condo prices in Sherbrooke, ten years
Each series is recalculated from actual sales, aggregates only.
The other Sherbrooke matchups:
- Sherbrooke or Granby: median house $458,500 versus $462,543 in 2026, $4,043 gap, Sherbrooke the cheaper, 9 versus 13 days on market, ten years side by side
- Sherbrooke or Montreal: median house $458,500 versus $755,000 in 2026, $296,500 gap, Sherbrooke the cheaper, 9 versus 20 days on market, ten years side by side
- Sherbrooke or Trois-Rivières: median house $458,500 versus $410,000 in 2026, $48,500 gap, Trois-Rivières the cheaper, 9 versus 8 days on market, ten years side by side
Same grid, another neighbour.
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Published September 7, 2026 by the Loaa & Manseur team, the number 1 team at RE/MAX Platine in 2024 and 2025, 6th RE/MAX team in Quebec, 15th in Canada and in the global top 50 according to the official RE/MAX ranking. Tell us about your project.