How Much Home Can You Afford in Fort McMurray?

Fort McMurray's housing market is tied to the energy sector, offering high incomes and no land transfer tax.

Average price is a 2026 estimate for illustration · Last updated: May 2026

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Estimated Fort McMurray property tax: $251/mo on the average home. Stress-tested at 6.49%.

What You Can Afford
In Fort McMurray, AB

Maximum purchase price

$763,250
Maximum mortgage$663,250
Fort McMurray average home$430,000
Payment on average home$1,832/mo
Land transfer tax (avg home)$480

Buying in Fort McMurray: What to Know

1

No land transfer tax.

2

Energy-sector-driven demand.

3

High local wages relative to prices.

Average Home Price
$430,000

2026 estimate

Property Tax Rate
0.70%

≈ $3,010/yr

Land Transfer Tax
$480

On the average home

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