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Choose two metros to compare every current official measure published for both. Measures missing for either metro are left out rather than estimated.
Built on official Canadian sourcesUpdated 2026-11-12
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| Measure | Barrie | Oshawa |
|---|---|---|
| Housing starts (last 12 months) | 865 | 800 |
| Completions (last 12 months) | 1,736 | 1,488 |
| Homes under construction | 2,140 | 2,895 |
| Dwelling units permitted (last 12 months) | 1,534 | 2,775 |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.2% | 3.7% |
| Average rent, 2-bedroom | $1,749 | $1,762 |
| Asking rent, 2-bedroom apartment | $2,100 | $2,000 |
| Unsold new homes (unabsorbed inventory) | 79 | 32 |
| New homes absorbed (last 12 months) | 253 | 401 |
| Population | 252,446 | 493,441 |
Only measures published for both metros are shown; nothing is estimated.
Comparing fairly
Larger metros build and rent more homes in total, so per-capita measures and rates of change are usually better comparisons than totals. When two figures come from different reference periods, the table flags it.
Sources
Informational only, not financial advice. Data as of the release snapshot generated 2026-11-12.