Cardigan, Prince Edward Island
Cardigan had a population of 125, 89% of households owning their home at the 2021 Census of Population.
Cardigan is a small, coastal village community in eastern Prince Edward Island with a quiet, rural character centered around Cardigan Bay and the Cardigan River. The housing stock is dominated by detached homes, cottages, and smaller multi-unit conversions rather than purpose-built rentals, with demand influenced by seasonal residents, local workers, and households seeking lower-cost ownership than Charlottetown/Summerside. Demographics skew toward established families and older residents, with a modest year-round population that can swell in summer due to tourism and cottage activity.
Amenities are limited but practical: local convenience services and nearby community facilities, with broader shopping, healthcare, and employment access typically requiring a drive to larger centres (notably Montague and, farther, Charlottetown). Schools serving the area are generally in surrounding communities rather than within a dense neighbourhood core, and transit is minimal—car dependence is the norm. Real estate trends tend to be steadier and more locally driven than in PEI’s larger markets: values rose sharply during the pandemic-era run-up but have since normalized, while rents have remained comparatively resilient due to tight island-wide vacancy and limited new rental supply in small communities.
With limited live market data available, current active listings in Cardigan show asking prices ranging from $399,000 to $659,900, with properties sitting on the market for 134 to 295 days so far. That spread suggests a mix of housing options across the city—from more modest homes to higher-priced waterfront or larger-lot properties—while the longer listing times indicate buyers may have room to compare options and negotiate, especially on listings that have been active the longest.
AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 22, 2026. Not financial advice.
Cardigan covers about 50 km², so a single Walk Score®, Transit Score® or Bike Score® measured at one point would not describe it. How easily you can get around depends on which part of Cardigan you are in — check the score for a specific address.
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