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Simcoe County
Barrie real estate.
Barrie is a city on Kempenfelt Bay of Lake Simcoe with 147,829 residents in the 2021 Census (up 4.5%), a waterfront of more than 5 km and two GO stations on the Barrie line. The Jennifer Jones Team, LPT Realty, Brokerage, helps buyers and sellers in Barrie and its neighbourhoods, including Allandale and Painswick.
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Overview
Living in Barrie
Barrie wraps around Kempenfelt Bay on Lake Simcoe. Its waterfront spans more than 5 km, and the roughly 6.7 km Waterfront Trail is part of the Trans Canada Trail.
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre is at 201 Georgian Dr, off Highway 400 at Duckworth St, with Georgian College's main campus nearby. Barrie had 147,829 residents in the 2021 Census, up 4.5%.
Schools
- Barrie is served by English public, English Catholic, French public and French Catholic school boards, including the Simcoe County District School Board and the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board.
- French-language boards: Conseil scolaire Viamonde (French public) and Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir, which runs École secondaire catholique Nouvelle-Alliance in Barrie.
- School assignments depend on the exact address — confirm with the board before you buy.
Simcoe County District School BoardSimcoe Muskoka Catholic District School BoardConseil scolaire ViamondeConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir
Getting around
- Two GO stations on the Barrie line: Allandale Waterfront (24 Essa Rd) and Barrie South (833 Yonge St).
- Highway 400 runs through the city.
Things to do in Barrie
- Four city beaches: Centennial (65 Lakeshore Dr), Johnson's, Minet's Point and Tyndale.
- The Waterfront Trail, about 6.7 km and part of the Trans Canada Trail.
- Meridian Place downtown.
- City of Barrie Marina, which flies the Blue Flag.
Neighbourhood guides
Barrie neighbourhoods
Allandale
Allandale is a Barrie neighbourhood identified in the City’s neighbourhood reconstruction program.
Explore AllandalePainswick
The Painswick area of Barrie includes the City’s Painswick Park and Painswick Branch library. Use address-specific maps rather than assuming a formal neighbourhood boundary.
Explore Painswick
On the market
Homes for sale in Barrie
885 active sale listings
Market stats
Barrie by the numbers
Updated October 2026
- Median sold price
- $600,000
- Average sold price
- $609,000
- Avg. days on market
- 31
- Sale-to-list ratio
- 97.3%
- Sales
- 105
- Active listings
- 890
Source: TRREB MLS® data via PropTx
Residential sales, October 2026. Aggregates only; figures may be revised.
Market snapshot
The Barrie market, in context.
Current local update
Market figures change quickly. Ask for the latest inventory, recent sales and pricing context for the property type you’re considering.
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Frequently asked about Barrie
How many GO stations does Barrie have?+
Two, both on the Barrie line: Allandale Waterfront at 24 Essa Rd and Barrie South at 833 Yonge St.
What beaches are in Barrie?+
Barrie has four city beaches: Centennial (65 Lakeshore Dr), Johnson's, Minet's Point and Tyndale.
Where is the hospital in Barrie?+
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre is at 201 Georgian Dr, off Highway 400 at Duckworth St. Georgian College's main campus is nearby.
How long is Barrie's waterfront trail?+
The Waterfront Trail is about 6.7 km and is part of the Trans Canada Trail. The waterfront itself spans more than 5 km.
What is Barrie's population?+
Barrie had 147,829 residents in the 2021 Census, up 4.5%, according to Statistics Canada.
Which school boards serve Barrie?+
English public, English Catholic, French public and French Catholic boards serve Barrie, including the Simcoe County District School Board, the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, Conseil scolaire Viamonde and Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir (which runs École secondaire catholique Nouvelle-Alliance in Barrie). Confirm the school for a specific address with the board.
How is the Barrie market doing this month?+
In October 2026, Barrie recorded 105 residential sales with a median sold price of $600,000 and an average of 31 days on market (TRREB MLS® data via PropTx). Figures update monthly.
Which communities can I explore in Barrie?+
Our Barrie guides cover Allandale and Painswick. Each community page describes local character, amenities and current homes for sale, so you can compare them before booking showings.
How do I search homes for sale in Barrie?+
Use the home search on this page or our main search and choose Barrie. You can type a town or community name, filter by price, beds and property type, and save a search to get alerts when new matching listings come on the market.
How does The Jennifer Jones Team help buyers and sellers in Barrie?+
For buyers, we build a search plan around your budget, commute and must-haves, review listings and neighbourhoods with you, book showings and negotiate your offer. For sellers, we prepare a property-specific pricing review, plan preparation and marketing, and negotiate offers through to closing.
How do I get in touch about buying or selling in Barrie?+
Call The Jennifer Jones Team at 416-702-1146 or email Jenn@jj.team. We are with LPT Realty, Brokerage. Our Newmarket office at 350 Harry Walker Pkwy N, Unit 19, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8L3 is by appointment only, so please call ahead to book a time.
From the blog
Latest from the blog for Barrie
- Making an Offer in a Buyer's Market: How One Newmarket Couple Won the Home Without Rushing
Arjun and Leah found the semi they loved in Newmarket, then panicked about what to offer. Here's how a pre-approval with a rate hold, keeping their conditions and negotiating more than price helped them win the home without rushing.
- A Dog-Friendly November Saturday in Barrie: Bayview, Sunnidale and Room to Run
When Priya and Jamal moved north to Barrie with their rescue pup Scout, their first weekend question was simple: where can he run? Here is the dog-friendly Saturday we love to share.
- A Family Recipe for Remembrance Weekend: Nana's Classic Canadian Butter Tarts
The week before Remembrance Day, Priya and David baked Nana's butter tarts in their new Aurora kitchen. Here's the classic Canadian recipe they shared with us.
Keep exploring
Sources
- City of Barrie: Waterfront features
- City of Barrie: Beaches & splash pads
- Tourism Barrie: Relocating
- RVH: Directions & maps
- City of Barrie: GO Transit
- Statistics Canada, 2021 Census Profile: Barrie
- Simcoe County District School Board
- Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board
- Conseil scolaire Viamonde
- Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir
Ready to talk about Barrie?
Call The Jennifer Jones Team or book a consultation. LPT Realty, Brokerage.