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CALGARY HOUSING MARKET UPDATE – (MAY 20, 2026)

CALGARY DAILY HOUSING SUMMARY
Calgary recorded 68 residential sales on May 19, up from 22 on May 18 and 30 on May 17. New listings came in at 105, while active inventory sits at 6,525 homes.

Daily activity rebounded from the weekend slowdown, with inventory continuing a gradual downward trend.

SEVEN-DAY TRAILING TRENDS (MAY 13–19, 2026)
Total residential sales reached 463, down 15.20% compared to the same period in 2025.

New listings totaled 888, a decrease of 11.11% year over year, while active inventory sits at 6,525 homes (-2.35%).

The median price came in at $600,620, up 2.67%, while the average price increased 2.08% to $654,784.

Days on market averaged 33 days, up 10.00% from last year, indicating slightly slower absorption.

MONTH-TO-DATE MARKET CONTEXT (MAY)
So far in May, Calgary has recorded 1,261 total residential sales, down 15.08% compared to the same time last year.

New listings total 2,506, down 15.82% year over year.

Active inventory stands at 6,525 homes (-2.35%).

The median price is $589,900 (+0.32%), while the average price is $648,229 (+0.71%).

Days on market are at 35 days.

YEAR-TO-DATE PERFORMANCE
Year-to-date sales total 7,998, down 11.51% from 2025.

New listings are at 15,294 (-8.75%).

The median price is $575,000 (-0.86%), while the average price has increased to $639,252 (+1.26%).

Days on market remain elevated at 39 days compared to 32 days last year.

MARKET SUMMARY
Calgary’s housing market is showing continued price stability, with modest gains in both median and average prices in recent weekly trends.

While sales and new listings remain below last year’s levels, declining inventory is helping support pricing and maintain balanced conditions.

Overall, the market remains steady, with improving daily activity and tighter supply contributing to gradual price growth as May progresses.