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Nanaimo

Why you'd want to live in Nanaimo

Moving to Nanaimo has been the first choice for many Canadians residing in British Columbia and other provinces. The population has steadily increased by over 5% annually, with an estimated population of over 160,000 in the Nanaimo Regional District. The city of Nanaimo's population is 90,504 as of the 2016 census.The median age of the people in Nanaimo is around 45 years old. This city offers one of the best lifestyles for retirees and families looking to relocate to a safe West Coast community with excellent outdoor activities, without the congestion and stress of a major city. Nanaimo offers a world of opportunities for both yourself and your family. This beautiful West Coast city is known as the Harbour City and provides some of the best living conditions in all of Canada. From the outdoor activities, cultural history, mild climate to phenomenal schools, Nanaimo has something to offer people from all walks of life. The variety of communities allows individuals to choose from modern oceanfront homes in Dover bay, peaceful mountainside dwellings in Pleasant Valley, luxurious harbour view condos, and picturesque lakefront properties near Brannen Lake. Whether you're a family, retiree, or student looking for the very best Canada has to offer, look no further than relocating to Nanaimo, B.C.

Nanaimo Market Report

$981,445

AVERAGE PRICE OF 561 HOMES

$2,139,188

AVERAGE PRICE OF 143 MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR HOMES

$933,137

AVERAGE PRICE OF 58 NEWLY BUILT HOMES

$1,008,962

AVERAGE PRICE OF 8 HOMES WITH A POOL

$810,735

AVERAGE PRICE OF 14 REDUCED PRICE HOMES

Average Home

Average Price $981,445
Avg Bedrooms 2.48 beds
Avg Bathrooms 1.89 baths

Average Price by Bedrooms

1 bedroom $382,079
2 bedrooms $519,736
3 bedrooms $806,447
4 bedrooms $1,011,563
5 bedrooms $1,187,480
Nanaimo Home Price Trends
  12/2025 11/2025 10/2025 9/2025 8/2025
Total Listings 635 750 829 869 877
Average Price $930,252 $922,089 $908,342 $914,033 $930,982
Avg Price Change +0.89% +1.51% -0.63% -1.85% +0.67%
Median Price $720,378 $741,486 $750,293 $754,610 $750,099
Med Price Change -2.93% -1.19% -0.58% +0.60% +0.38%
Avg Bedrooms 2.56 beds 2.68 beds 2.74 beds 2.74 beds 2.71 beds
Avg Bathrooms 1.95 baths 2.03 baths 2.08 baths 2.1 baths 2.07 baths
Total Homes Average Price Avg Days on Site
All Homes 561 $981,445 103 days
Multi-Million Dollar Homes 143 $2,139,188 106 days
Newly Built Homes 58 $933,137 111 days
Homes with a Pool 8 $1,008,962 59 days
Reduced Price Homes 14 $810,735 83 days