Clarke's Head, Newfoundland and Labrador
As of October 10, 2026, Clarke's Head has 1 active MLS® listing.
Clarke's Head had a population of 2,772, a median household income of $50,000, 89% of households owning their home at the 2021 Census of Population.
Clarke’s Head is a very small, rural coastal community in Newfoundland and Labrador characterized by detached homes on larger lots, ocean views, and a quiet, seasonal rhythm tied to fishing and nearby service work. The population skews older with many long-time residents and some second-home/heritage properties; household sizes are generally smaller and turnover is limited. Day-to-day amenities are modest and typically require driving to nearby larger centres for groceries, banking, and most services. Local schooling options are limited in-community, with students commonly served via schools in neighbouring towns and regional catchments.
Transit is essentially car-dependent with no meaningful local public transit; employment is often a mix of regional commuting, trades, public services, and self-employment. Real estate is dominated by single-family housing with comparatively low entry prices and thin sales volume, which can make pricing volatile and time-on-market longer. Investment performance tends to hinge on securing a low basis, targeting stable local tenants, and budgeting for higher maintenance and insurance costs common to coastal/rural properties; appreciation is typically modest compared with larger Newfoundland markets, but rent-to-price ratios can produce solid gross yields when occupancy is stable.
Clarke’s Head currently shows extremely limited inventory with just 1 active for-sale listing, carrying a median asking price of $419,000 and an average 409 days on market, pointing to a thin market where pricing can be idiosyncratic and listings may take time to attract the right buyer. Across the city’s mix of coastal and inland pockets, housing can range from smaller, older homes to newer or more upgraded properties, so value can vary notably by lot size, condition, and proximity to the water. For buyers and investors, the long time listed suggests room for negotiation and the importance of due diligence, while the low supply means opportunities may be infrequent and competition could sharpen if additional demand appears.
AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 27, 2026. Not financial advice.
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