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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

$917,376

AVERAGE PRICE OF 749 HOMES

$1,822,482

AVERAGE PRICE OF 193 MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR HOMES

$884,272

AVERAGE PRICE OF 87 NEWLY BUILT HOMES

$1,407,700

AVERAGE PRICE OF 12 HOMES WITH A POOL

$693,442

AVERAGE PRICE OF 29 REDUCED PRICE HOMES

Average Home

Average Price $917,376
Avg Bedrooms 2.66 beds
Avg Bathrooms 2.02 baths

Average Price by Bedrooms

1 bedroom $387,925
2 bedrooms $539,560
3 bedrooms $775,243
4 bedrooms $1,036,798
5 bedrooms $1,190,799
Nanaimo Home Price Trends
  10/2025 9/2025 8/2025 7/2025 6/2025
Total Listings 829 869 877 888 882
Average Price $908,342 $914,033 $930,982 $924,749 $925,932
Avg Price Change -0.63% -1.85% +0.67% -0.13% +3.19%
Median Price $750,293 $754,610 $750,099 $747,246 $754,661
Med Price Change -0.58% +0.60% +0.38% -0.99% +0.29%
Avg Bedrooms 2.74 beds 2.74 beds 2.71 beds 2.72 beds 2.75 beds
Avg Bathrooms 2.08 baths 2.1 baths 2.07 baths 2.06 baths 2.07 baths
Total Homes Average Price Avg Days on Site
All Homes 749 $917,376 85 days
Multi-Million Dollar Homes 193 $1,822,482 87 days
Newly Built Homes 87 $884,272 89 days
Homes with a Pool 12 $1,407,700 76 days
Reduced Price Homes 29 $693,442 47 days