GTA Real Estate Comparison
Markham vs Aurora
A side-by-side comparison of real estate markets, prices, neighbourhoods, schools, and lifestyle between Markham, York Region and Aurora, York Region.
Markham
Market Comparison
Lifestyle & Key Highlights
York Region
Markham
Markham is Canada's high-tech capital, home to IBM, AMD, Huawei, and thousands of tech companies, plus some of the GTA's best family neighbourhoods and top schools.
- Canada's tech capital
- Heritage Main Street Unionville
- Excellent schools & daycares
- Diverse dining from around the world
- Angus Glen golf
York Region
Aurora
Aurora blends small-town charm with modern amenities — offering historic Yonge Street, Aurora GO Station, excellent schools, and beautiful new home communities.
- Historic downtown Yonge Street
- Top-rated York Region schools
- Aurora GO Station
- Aurora Community Centre
- Sheppard's Bush trails
Our Verdict
Markham or Aurora?
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If affordability is your priority, Aurora ($1.2M) averages lower than Markham ($1.3M).
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Markham offers more neighbourhood diversity with 19 distinct areas to choose from.
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Markham specializes in Detached and Townhouse homes, while Aurora is strong in Detached and Townhouse.
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Both markets are active MLS® areas serviced by York Nine Real Estate — our agents have closed transactions across York Region and York Region.