The Aurora mortgage market in 2026
As of 2026, the average home price in Aurora is roughly $1,330,000 (Ontario, population ~65k). Aurora sits at the upper tier of York Region, with estate properties in Aurora Estates alongside established family neighbourhoods. The refinance book is strong here as long-term owners draw on accumulated equity for renovations and second properties. At that price, 20% down is about $266,000, and you’d need roughly $244,000 in household income to qualify at the stress-test rate of 7.04% — the greater of your contract rate + 2% or 5.25%. The legal minimum down here is $108,000 (8.1%) — 5% on the first $500,000 plus 10% on the balance — with a default-insurance premium financed on top: a smaller cash outlay now for a slightly higher monthly payment. We model your exact Aurora numbers — price band, down payment, and the stress test — before you ever write an offer.
