Monthly Real Estate Market Update - October 2025 | High River, Okotoks, Calgary

October brought a noticeable shift in the High River real estate market, marking a stronger month compared to September and to last year. After a softer September, High River saw sales jump 25% year-over-year, with 30 homes sold, while the median price rose to $518,000, now 1% higher than last October.

High River Market Highlights

New listings stayed relatively low at 22 (up just 5% YoY), which contributed to a much tighter market. The sales-to-new-listings ratio jumped from 114% last year to 136% this October, meaning more homes sold than came to market — a sign of strong buyer demand and limited supply.

Inventory sits at 57 homes, up 36%, giving buyers a little more choice than earlier in the year, but the overall market still feels competitive. Homes also took longer to sell, averaging 46 days on market, up from 28 days in September.

How High River Compares to Nearby Markets

• Okotoks saw an opposite trend this month: sales fell 25%, while new listings climbed 17%, and the sales-to-new-listings ratio dropped to 49%. Even with a higher median price of $670,000, the market there is loosening and giving buyers more room.

• Calgary continues to move at a steadier, slower pace. Sales were down 13%, prices held flat year-over-year at $576,000, and the sales-to-new-listings ratio dipped to 58%. Inventory has climbed sharply and now sits 30% higher than last year.

What This Means for High River

While Okotoks and Calgary are showing signs of cooling or balancing, High River remains one of the more active and competitive markets in the region. Higher demand, fewer new listings, and improving prices point to growing interest from buyers — especially those looking outside Calgary for affordability and lifestyle.

Final Thoughts

As always, these numbers represent just one month. Real estate is influenced by bigger-picture trends like seasonality, interest rates, and long-term supply and demand. If you're thinking about buying or selling, your Realtor can help you understand how these factors affect your specific neighbourhood.