Buying · Ahuntsic-Cartierville · house 2026
The household income needed to buy the median house in Ahuntsic-Cartierville in 2026: minimum, 10% or 20% down, over 25 or 30 years, then the median condo in the same area.
To buy the median single-family house in Ahuntsic-Cartierville ($922,000 from January 1 to September 16, 2026), you need a gross household income of about $203,200 with the minimum down payment of $67,200. The mortgage payment is about $4,720 a month over 25 years; with taxes, housing costs about $5,488 a month before heating. Over 30 years (first-time buyer), the income needed drops to about $191,300; with 20% down ($184,400), to $173,100. The median condo in the same area ($424,000) needs about $102,100. Assumptions: Centris median price of single-family houses from January 1 to September 16, 2026; CMHC premium added to the loan below 20% down; payment at the insured 5-year fixed rate of 4.09%; minimum income at the stress test rate (6.09%) with property and school taxes at 1% of the price and $1,200 a year of heating, 39% ratio; no other debt. Source: Centris (Matrix) for prices, compiled on November 12, 2026.
The short answer
To buy the median single-family house in Ahuntsic-Cartierville ($922,000 from January 1 to September 16, 2026), you need a gross household income of about $203,200 with the minimum down payment of $67,200. The mortgage payment is about $4,720 a month over 25 years; with taxes, housing costs about $5,488 a month before heating. Over 30 years (first-time buyer), the income needed drops to about $191,300; with 20% down ($184,400), to $173,100. The median condo in the same area ($424,000) needs about $102,100.
Income needed in Ahuntsic-Cartierville by down payment
| Median house in Ahuntsic-Cartierville ($922,000) | Down payment | CMHC premium | Monthly payment | Household income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum down payment, 25 years | $67,200 | $34,192 | $4,720 | $203,200 |
| Minimum down payment, 30 years (first-time buyer) | $67,200 | $35,902 | $4,281 | $191,300 |
| 10% down, 25 years | $92,200 | $25,724 | $4,542 | $196,600 |
| 20% down, 25 years (no CMHC premium) | $184,400 | $0 | $3,916 | $173,100 |
Centris (Matrix) median price of single-family houses, from January 1 to September 16, 2026; insured 5-year fixed rate of 4.09%, stress test of 6.09%.
House or condo in Ahuntsic-Cartierville
| 2026 in Ahuntsic-Cartierville | Median price | Sales | Minimum down payment | Monthly cost | Household income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median single-family house | $922,000 | 163 | $67,200 | $5,488 | $203,200 |
| Median condo (condo fees included) | $424,000 | 544 | $21,200 | $2,902 | $102,100 |
What these numbers say in Ahuntsic-Cartierville
- In Ahuntsic-Cartierville, the median house ranks 30th of 40 for income needed, from most to least affordable. The median across the 40 boroughs and sectors is $160,800.
- Going from 25 to 30 years cuts the income needed by about $11,900; putting 20% down instead of the minimum cuts it by about $30,100, but takes $117,200 more upfront.
- The median price rests on 163 single-family house sales from January 1 to September 16, 2026 in Ahuntsic-Cartierville.
- The house needs about $101,100 more income than the median condo in the area: for many first-time buyers, the condo or the duplex is the first step.
- Across the 40 boroughs and sectors, the median income needed for the house is $170,000 in Montreal, $143,600 in Laval, $134,300 in Longueuil and $174,200 in Brossard.
How lenders calculate
Lenders check that housing costs do not exceed 39% of gross income (gross debt service ratio): mortgage payment at the stress test rate, property taxes and heating. With less than 20% down, the CMHC premium is added to the loan. The minimum down payment is 5% up to $500,000 and 10% on the portion between $500,000 and $1.5M; above $1.5M, 20% is required. Since December 15, 2024, a first-time buyer can amortize an insured loan over 30 years (0.20-point surcharge).
What it means for buying in Ahuntsic-Cartierville
In Ahuntsic-Cartierville, the median house needs a much higher income than in most of the 40 areas. Semi-detached and row houses, or neighbouring areas, change the math a lot. Now is the time to buy, with a clear budget and a pre-approval in hand. See also the salary to buy a condo in Ahuntsic-Cartierville, the cash for a condo in Ahuntsic-Cartierville, the real estate market in Ahuntsic-Cartierville.
How to read these numbers
Assumptions: Centris median price of single-family houses from January 1 to September 16, 2026; CMHC premium added to the loan below 20% down; payment at the insured 5-year fixed rate of 4.09%; minimum income at the stress test rate (6.09%) with property and school taxes at 1% of the price and $1,200 a year of heating, 39% ratio; no other debt. The income needed is a minimum under lenders' rules; a pre-approval gives the exact figure for your file. The welcome tax and notary fees are paid on top, in cash.
Frequently asked questions
What salary do you need to buy a house in Ahuntsic-Cartierville?
About $203,200 of gross household income for the median single-family house ($922,000), with the minimum down payment of $67,200 and a 25-year amortization.
And over 30 years?
About $191,300. A first-time buyer is entitled to a 30-year amortization on an insured loan; the 0.20-point surcharge is added to the CMHC premium.
Can you buy with a lower income?
Yes: with a bigger down payment, a house below the median, a co-borrower or a condo instead of a house. A team broker can run the numbers with you.
Sources: Centris (Matrix), Statistics module, median sale price of single-family houses and condos for Ahuntsic-Cartierville (from January 1 to September 16, 2026); CMHC rules (gross debt service ratio, minimum down payment, premiums); compiled by the Loaa & Manseur team, aggregates only. The hub the salary to buy a house in 40 boroughs and sectors compares the 40 areas.
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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.