Richmond Hill, York Region, Ontario

Cost of Living in Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill is premium York Region — but can your budget handle the true cost?

$2,800
avg 2BR rent/mo
$1.32M
avg home price
0.67%
property tax rate
$290
GO Transit/mo

About Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill sits on the Yonge Street corridor between Toronto and Newmarket. Future subway extension, strong schools, and proximity to everything make it highly desirable — and expensive.

Highlights

  • Future Yonge North subway extension (Richmond Hill Centre)
  • Premium Yonge Street corridor location
  • Hillcrest Mall, Richmond Green, Mill Pond
  • Top school rankings in York Region

True Monthly Cost Summary

Renting a 2BR (single person)

$3,731/mo

Rent + utilities + transit + groceries + insurance

Buying avg home (20% down, 5.5%)

$9,487/mo

Mortgage + tax + utilities + transit + groceries + insurance + maintenance

Buying avg home (family of 4)

$10,502/mo

Same as above + family grocery costs

Calculate Your True Cost

Detailed Cost Breakdown — Richmond Hill

All figures are 2026 estimates from public sources.

Average 2BR Rent
$2,800/mo
Average Home Price
$1,320,000
Average Condo Price
$680,000
Property Tax Rate
0.67%
Monthly Utilities
$265/mo
GO Transit Pass
$290/mo
Groceries (single)
$435/mo
Groceries (family)
$1090/mo

Sources: York Region municipal bylaws (property tax), Enbridge/Alectra (utilities), Metrolinx (GO Transit), StatsCan CPI (groceries), CMHC (rents), TRREB (home prices). Not financial advice.

Current Listings in Richmond Hill

1 rental and 1 sale available (demo data).

$2,300/mo

1BR + Den — Richmond Hill

Rent

Yonge & 16th area

1 Bed · 1 Bath · 720 sqft

$975,000

3BR Townhouse — Richmond Hill

Sale

Yonge / Bernard area

3 Bed · 3 Bath · 1,800 sqft

Not financial advice. All data comes from public sources (York Region, MPAC, StatsCan, CMHC). Verify with a licensed professional.

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