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Richmond Hill vs Newmarket: Comparing Two York Region Hubs

Richmond Hill and Newmarket are both in York Region. Richmond Hill, a city since 2019 between Markham and Vaughan, had 202,022 residents in 2021 and has four GO stations on the Richmond Hill line. Newmarket had 87,942 residents in 2021, has a GO station on the Barrie line and is home to Southlake Health. The right choice depends on the commute, home type and neighbourhood you want.

Updated 2026-10-31

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MeasureRichmond HillNewmarket
Population202,022 (2021), up 3.6%87,942 (2021); land area 38.5 km²
RegionYork RegionYork Region
TransitGO Richmond Hill line: Langstaff, Richmond Hill, Gormley, BloomingtonNewmarket GO, 465 Davis Dr (Barrie line)
CharacterA city since 2019, between Markham and Vaughan, south of AuroraRegional hospital (Southlake Health)
RecreationDavid Dunlap Observatory (3.7 km of trails); Oak Ridges Moraine—
Market monthSeptember 2026September 2026
Median sold price$1,087,000$870,000
Average days on market3536
Sales that month13055

Market rows are monthly aggregates for all residential property types; no individual sales are shown. “—” means not covered by our cited sources or too few sales to report. Source: TRREB MLS® data via PropTx

Richmond Hill

  • Richmond Hill had 202,022 residents in the 2021 Census, up 3.6%, and became a city in 2019.
  • Four GO stations are on the Richmond Hill line: Langstaff, Richmond Hill, Gormley and Bloomington. The Richmond Hill Centre YRT terminal is at Yonge and Highway 7.
  • The planned Yonge North Subway Extension would extend TTC Line 1 to Richmond Hill Centre; it is at the planning and design stage with no opening date.
  • The David Dunlap Observatory (123 Hillsview Dr) is a National Historic Site with Canada's largest telescope.
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Newmarket

  • Newmarket had 87,942 residents in the 2021 Census, on a land area of 38.5 km².
  • Newmarket GO station at 465 Davis Drive is on GO Transit's Barrie line to Union Station.
  • Newmarket is home to Southlake Health, the regional hospital.
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Which is right for you?

  • Commuter: Richmond Hill has four stations on GO's Richmond Hill line and a YRT terminal at Yonge and Highway 7; Newmarket GO is on the Barrie line. Compare the station you would use from each home.

  • Family: Both are served by the York Region District School Board and the York Catholic District School Board. Confirm school assignments by address with the YRDSB School Locator or YCDSB.

  • Downsizer: Newmarket is home to Southlake Health, the regional hospital. In Richmond Hill, weigh distance to transit and services from the specific street.

  • Waterfront/cottage buyer: Neither town is on Lake Simcoe. If water is the priority, see our Lake Simcoe waterfront guide.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger, Richmond Hill or Newmarket?

Richmond Hill had 202,022 residents in the 2021 Census and Newmarket had 87,942, according to Statistics Canada.

Which GO lines serve Richmond Hill and Newmarket?

Richmond Hill has four stations on the Richmond Hill line (Langstaff, Richmond Hill, Gormley and Bloomington). Newmarket GO, at 465 Davis Drive, is on the Barrie line.

Is the subway coming to Richmond Hill?

The planned Yonge North Subway Extension would extend TTC Line 1 to Richmond Hill Centre. It is at the planning and design stage with no opening date.

When did Richmond Hill become a city?

Richmond Hill became a city in 2019.

Are Richmond Hill and Newmarket in the same region?

Yes. Both are in York Region; Richmond Hill is in the south-central part, between Markham and Vaughan.

How do home prices compare between Richmond Hill and Newmarket?

This page shows the latest monthly TRREB aggregates for each, such as median sold price and average days on market. They are town-wide figures for all residential property types; ask us for numbers on a specific street or home type.

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