Quebec City or Gatineau · city matchup · 2016-2026
Quebec City versus Gatineau, 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 Quebec City, the median house sold for $480,000 in 2026 (Jan. to Sept.); in Gatineau, $490,000: a $10,000 gap, Quebec City is the cheaper of the two (2% less). In 2016, the gap was $20,000 (9%): it has narrowed. In ten years, Quebec City did +92% and Gatineau +113%. In the 2026 market, a house sells in 5 days in Quebec City against 13 days in Gatineau, inventory stands at 2.1 months versus 3.6 months of sales, houses go for 103% versus 99% of asking, and 12% versus 41% of listings expire unsold. The tighter market for a buyer is Quebec City (4 indicators out of 4). Source: Centris (Matrix), compiled October 10, 2026.
The short answer
In Quebec City, the median house sold for $480,000 in 2026 (Jan. to Sept.); in Gatineau, $490,000: a $10,000 gap, Quebec City is the cheaper of the two (2% less). In 2016, the gap was $20,000 (9%): it has narrowed. In ten years, Quebec City did +92% and Gatineau +113%. In the 2026 market, a house sells in 5 days in Quebec City against 13 days in Gatineau, inventory stands at 2.1 months versus 3.6 months of sales, houses go for 103% versus 99% of asking, and 12% versus 41% of listings expire unsold. The tighter market for a buyer is Quebec City (4 indicators out of 4).
Median house and condo prices, ten years side by side
| Year | House Quebec City | House Gatineau | Gap | Condo Quebec City | Condo Gatineau |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $250,000 | $230,000 | $20,000 | $194,500 | $155,000 |
| 2017 | $250,750 | $240,000 | $10,750 | $194,000 | $158,000 |
| 2018 | $252,000 | $245,000 | $7,000 | $194,250 | $161,000 |
| 2019 | $260,000 | $256,000 | $4,000 | $195,650 | $167,225 |
| 2020 | $270,000 | $310,000 | $40,000 | $195,000 | $195,000 |
| 2021 | $310,000 | $395,000 | $85,000 | $210,000 | $250,000 |
| 2022 | $339,000 | $445,000 | $106,000 | $235,000 | $300,000 |
| 2023 | $350,000 | $430,000 | $80,000 | $245,000 | $299,950 |
| 2024 | $384,000 | $454,000 | $70,000 | $274,950 | $308,000 |
| 2025 | $450,000 | $487,694 | $37,694 | $315,000 | $314,500 |
| 2026 (Jan. to Sept.) | $480,000 | $490,000 | $10,000 | $335,000 | $303,750 |
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 | Quebec City | Gatineau | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median house 2026 | $480,000 | $490,000 | Quebec City (cheaper) |
| Increase 2016-2026 | +92% | +113% | Gatineau (rises faster) |
| Median condo 2026 | $335,000 | $303,750 | Gatineau (cheaper) |
| House sales 2025 | 3,356 | 2,758 | Quebec City (more choice) |
| Days on market 2026 | 5 days | 13 days | Quebec City (sells faster) |
| Months of inventory 2026 | 2.1 months | 3.6 months | Quebec City (tighter) |
| Sold ÷ asking 2026 | 103% | 99% | Quebec City (more bidding) |
| Expired listings 2026 | 12% | 41% | Quebec City (fewer unsold) |
| Monthly payment, median house, 20% down, 25 years, 4.14% | $2,049 | $2,092 | Quebec City (cheaper per month) |
| 20% down payment | $96,000 | $98,000 | Quebec City (less savings) |
What the matchup says
- Price: $10,000 separate the two median houses in 2026, $43 a month in payments at 20% down. Gatineau costs 2% more; in 2016, it was 9%: the cheaper city is catching up.
- Speed: Quebec City sells in 5 days against 13 days in Gatineau; in 2016, 78 days against 51 days. Quebec City is the faster.
- Supply: 3,356 houses sold in 2025 in Quebec City against 2,758 in Gatineau; 2.1 months versus 3.6 months of inventory (9.5 months and 7.8 months in 2016). Quebec City offers more choice, Quebec City is the tighter.
- Negotiation: houses sell at 103% of asking in Quebec City and 99% in Gatineau (in 2021, 100% and 105%); 12% and 41% of listings expire unsold.
- Condos: $335,000 in Quebec City against $303,750 in Gatineau in 2026 (+72% and +96% since 2016); Gatineau 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
The two cities do not sell the same thing at the same price, and the table says it in four lines: the house, the condo, the days on market, the inventory. In Quebec City, the budget goes further; in Gatineau, it buys a different stock, often newer or better located, and the market is calmer there, with more time to decide. For a hesitating buyer, the rule is to visit both at the same budget: at $480,000, you get the median house in Quebec City and a house below the median in Gatineau. For a seller, the matchup places their price against the city where their buyers are also looking. Each city's ten years, year by year: home prices in Quebec City and home prices in Gatineau.
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
Quebec City or Gatineau: which is cheaper?
Quebec City: $480,000 for the median house in 2026 against $490,000 in Gatineau, or $10,000 less (2%). For a condo, Gatineau is the cheaper ($303,750).
Which one rose the most?
Gatineau: +113% in ten years against +92% for the other. Since 2021, Quebec City +55% and Gatineau +24%.
Where do houses sell the fastest?
Quebec City: 5 days in Quebec City against 13 days in Gatineau in 2026, 2.1 months versus 3.6 months of inventory. Quebec City 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 Quebec City and Gatineau, 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 Gatineau, from the same Centris listings:
- Real estate statistics in Gatineau 2026, 12 indicators and the rank
- Buyer's or seller's market in Gatineau
- Mortgage payment on the median house in Gatineau, ten years
- How long to sell in Gatineau, ten years
- Condo prices in Gatineau, ten years
Each series is recalculated from actual sales, aggregates only.
The other Gatineau matchups:
Same grid, another neighbour.
Our data series in Quebec City, from the same Centris listings:
- Real estate statistics in Quebec City 2026, 12 indicators and the rank
- Buyer's or seller's market in Quebec City
- Mortgage payment on the median house in Quebec City, ten years
- How long to sell in Quebec City, ten years
- Condo prices in Quebec City, ten years
Each series is recalculated from actual sales, aggregates only.
The other Quebec City matchups:
- Quebec City or Lévis: median house $480,000 versus $440,000 in 2026, $40,000 gap, Lévis the cheaper, 5 versus 6 days on market, ten years side by side
- Quebec City or Montreal: median house $480,000 versus $755,000 in 2026, $275,000 gap, Quebec City the cheaper, 5 versus 20 days on market, ten years side by side
- Quebec City or Saguenay: median house $480,000 versus $366,000 in 2026, $114,000 gap, Saguenay the cheaper, 5 versus 8 days on market, ten years side by side
- Trois-Rivières or Quebec City: median house $410,000 versus $480,000 in 2026, $70,000 gap, Trois-Rivières the cheaper, 8 versus 5 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.