The Sudbury mortgage market in 2026
As of 2026, the benchmark home price in Sudbury is roughly $485,000 (Ontario, population ~165k). Sudbury's mining economy brings commission, bonus and shift-premium income that needs averaging to qualify cleanly. Affordable detached stock across New Sudbury and the South End supports steady first-time and move-up demand regardless of the wider market cycle. At that benchmark, 20% down is about $97,000, and you’d need roughly $84,000 in household income to qualify after the stress test — the greater of your contract rate + 2% or 5.25%. Put 5% down and you’re in for about $24,250 plus a default-insurance premium: a smaller cash outlay now for a slightly higher monthly payment. We model your exact Sudbury numbers — price band, down payment, and the stress test — before you ever write an offer.
