Frequently asked questions
East Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Published August 17, 2026 · by David Purchase
Blackburn Hamlet is a well-established, bilingual community in East Ottawa known for its village-like atmosphere and proximity to nature. Here are answers to common questions from buyers and renters considering this neighbourhood.
See the full Blackburn Hamlet market reportBlackburn Hamlet is a close-knit community surrounded by NCC Greenbelt lands, giving it a distinctive village feel within the city. Nearly 48.4% of residents speak French, making it a genuinely bilingual neighbourhood. The community hosts the annual Blackburn FunFair on the first weekend of June and has an active community hall at 190 Glen Park Drive.
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The MLS HPI composite benchmark price is $634,000 as of July 2026. Single-family detached homes have a benchmark price of $725,000, townhouses sit at $542,500, and apartments are at $385,500. The overall average sale price across the Ottawa market in July 2026 is $683,308.
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Homes in Blackburn Hamlet had an average of 18 days on market as of May 2026. The broader market saw a median of 28 days on market in July 2026, with a sale-to-list price ratio of 97.8%. There are currently 3.5 months of inventory, suggesting a relatively balanced market.
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The neighbourhood offers a good mix of housing types, with detached homes making up 44.8% and row houses accounting for 39.2% of dwellings. There is also a high-rise apartment segment at 9.7%, semi-detached homes at 3.4%, and smaller shares of low-rise apartments and duplexes. This variety provides options across different budgets and lifestyles.
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Blackburn Hamlet is well served by schools across all four Ontario school boards. English public students can attend Glen Ogilvie Public School for elementary and Emily Carr Middle School. English Catholic families have Good Shepherd School, while French-language options include École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marie and École secondaire publique Louis-Riel for high school.
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Blackburn Hamlet is a family-friendly community with multiple schools, walkable services, and a strong sense of belonging. The neighbourhood is surrounded by NCC Greenbelt lands, providing easy access to nature and outdoor recreation. It also features the Blackburn Hamlet Library, an Ottawa Public Library branch, and a popular annual FunFair that brings families together each June.
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Most residents commute by car, truck, or van, with that mode accounting for 78.4% of commuters. Public transit is used by 13.2% of commuters, with Route 24 connecting Blackburn Arena to St-Laurent Station. Walking accounts for 5.6% and cycling for 0.4% of commute trips.
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Blackburn Hamlet had a population of 8,173 according to the 2021 Census, with a population change of just 0.1% from 2016 to 2021. The median household income is $107,156. About 76.1% of households are owner-occupied, with average monthly shelter costs of $1,421 for owners and $1,303 for renters.
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Blackburn Hamlet offers a strong selection of walkable services including grocery stores, medical and dental offices, a pharmacy, banks, and restaurants. The neighbourhood also has the Blackburn Hamlet Library, which is a branch of the Ottawa Public Library. The Blackburn Community Hall at 190 Glen Park Drive serves as a hub for local events and gatherings.
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In July 2026, there were 1,325 residential sales across the Ottawa market, representing a 0.2% year-over-year change. New listings totalled 2,530, with a sales-to-new-listings ratio of 52.4% and 4,678 active residential listings. Year-to-date sales reached 8,288 units with a total dollar volume of $5.8 billion.
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The benchmark price difference between a detached home and a townhouse is $182,500 as of July 2026. The gap between detached homes and condos is $339,500, while townhouses are priced $157,000 above condos. Townhouse benchmark prices have seen a year-over-year change of -5.1%, and condo benchmarks have shifted by -5.2%.
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