Erin vs the GTA fringe: what your money buys
Same family-sized freehold homes, the same half-hour-to-the-GTA lifestyle. Here’s how Erin’s new-home prices compare with Georgetown, Brampton, Orangeville and Guelph.
Erin is the lowest entry point
For new freehold construction, Erin starts below every neighbour, and the gap is widest for detached homes.
| Town | Towns | Semis | Detached |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erin | $599,900 | $689,900 | $769,900 |
| Guelph | $609,900 | $800,000 | $799,900 |
| Orangeville | $724,990 | $789,990 | $789,990 |
| Brampton | $689,990 | $800,000 | $1,050,000 |
| Georgetown | $749,000 | $840,000 | $1,100,000 |
New-home starting prices, 2026. Erin: Solmar’s Erin Glen price list (Sept 23, 2026), shown with an HST credit applied that depends on buyer eligibility. Other towns: indicative starting prices from builder and new-home listing sources; they vary by project, lot and incentives. Not an appraisal or offer. Verify current pricing with each builder.
Savings you can put to work
less than Brampton
For a new detached home in Erin versus Brampton. At a 20% down payment that’s about $56,020 less cash up front, or roughly $1,091 a month less in mortgage payments at ~4.2% over 30 years.
less than Georgetown
For a new detached home in Erin versus Georgetown. At a 20% down payment that’s about $66,020 less cash up front, or roughly $1,286 a month less in mortgage payments at ~4.2% over 30 years.
less than Orangeville
For a new semi-detached home in Erin versus Orangeville. At a 20% down payment that’s about $20,018 less cash up front, or roughly $390 a month less in mortgage payments at ~4.2% over 30 years.
Mortgage estimate is a rough rule of thumb (about $4.90 a month per $1,000 at 4.2% over 30 years, rounded). Your actual rate and payment will differ.
Where the wider market has been
Neighbouring markets rose 50–60% over the past decade but remain below their 2021–22 peaks (TRREB MLS® HPI composite benchmarks, August of each year):
| Market | Aug 2016 | Aug 2021 | Aug 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halton Hills (Georgetown/Acton) | $601,300 | $1,062,100 | $971,100 |
| Brampton | $530,100 | $894,000 | $834,800 |
| Orangeville | $461,200 | $819,200 | $707,400 |
Erin’s own resale average (Erin Village and Hillsburgh) fell from about $1.2M in 2023 to $1.04M in 2025, and averaged $846K in the first half of 2026 as more new townhomes and semis traded.
Insurance: estimated premiums
Estimated average annual premiums based on publicly available data from major insurance providers (2024), as compiled in our 2026 Erin presentation. These are not quotes; actual premiums depend on your driving record, vehicle, property, coverage and insurer. Get quotes before relying on any saving.
What you give up: a bit of commute
Erin is further out than Brampton or Georgetown. For most commuters it adds 15–30 minutes each way to the drive or the GO station, in exchange for a lower price, a bigger lot and a small-town setting.
Commute times in detail| From Erin Village to | Approx. drive |
|---|---|
| Orangeville | 24 min |
| Acton GO | 26 min |
| Georgetown GO | 28 min |
| Mount Pleasant GO (Brampton) | 34 min |
| Guelph | 37 min |
| Downtown Brampton | 43 min |
| Toronto Pearson Airport | 57 min |
Lock in Erin pricing before the next release
Starting prices usually rise phase by phase. Register and we’ll send you price lists as they come out, so you can compare for yourself.
- Price lists, floor plans and deposit structures as soon as they’re out
- First pick of lots before public launch weekends
- Straight answers on which models and lots hold value
Price comparison questions
Is Erin cheaper than Brampton or Georgetown?
For new construction, yes. Erin Glen’s new freehold townhomes start at $599,900 versus roughly $690,000 in Brampton and $749,000 in Georgetown, and detached homes start at $769,900 versus about $1.05M and $1.1M (indicative 2026 starting prices).
How does Erin compare to Orangeville and Guelph?
Erin’s new-home starting prices are slightly to moderately below Orangeville and Guelph. Detached homes start about $20,000–$30,000 lower and semis about $100,000 lower. Guelph’s cheapest new townhomes are within about $10,000 of Erin’s.
Are property taxes high in Erin?
Erin’s 2026 total residential tax rate is about 1.23% of MPAC assessed value. Ontario assessments are still based on 2016 values, so a new home’s assessment, and its tax bill, is usually well below what its sale price would suggest.
