Clyde River

Clyde River, Prince Edward Island

Market snapshot

As of November 11, 2026, the median asking price in Clyde River is $360,000, across 3 active public listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 48 days.

Clyde River had a population of 614, a median household income of $83,000, 90% of households owning their home at the 2021 Census of Population.

About Clyde River

Rural central PEI living with car-based errands

Clyde River offers low-density rural living where space and setting lead, and daily errands typically mean getting in the car.

This is a countryside setting made up of farmland, wooded parcels, and detached homes, with a small amount of multi-unit rental housing mixed in. The appeal is breathing room and a quieter, lower-density pattern of living relative to busier centres. It is not a walkable place for routine errands, and it is not defined by a dense commercial strip or transit-oriented lifestyle.

Why Clyde River

Farm-and-woodland setting

The area is defined by farmland and wooded lots, shaping a distinctly rural backdrop rather than a built-up streetscape.

Low-density housing mix

Detached homes and farmhouses dominate, with only a limited number of small multi-unit rentals—appealing to buyers looking for lower-density options.

Golf close by

Clyde River Golf Club is a nearby recreation anchor that helps define the local leisure options.

Everyday anchors nearby

A few recognizable nearby stops—Beautiful Mind Cafe, MacPhee's Meats, and Purcell Parlour Gallery—add practical and cultural touchpoints beyond strictly residential land uses.

Living in Clyde River

Housing in Clyde River is predominantly low-density, with detached homes and farmhouses as the main forms, plus a limited number of small multi-unit rentals. The overall pattern is scattered residential pockets within a rural landscape rather than a concentrated residential grid.

A typical home here is a detached house or farmhouse in a rural setting.

Day to day

A weekend in Clyde River can be built around the countryside setting and nearby recreation, with Clyde River Golf Club standing out as a close-by option. For a change of pace, nearby stops like Beautiful Mind Cafe or Purcell Parlour Gallery offer simple dining and culture without needing a dense commercial district in the immediate area.

Is Clyde River right for you?

May be a strong fit if you want

May be less suited if you prioritize

Buying in Clyde River

In Clyde River, look past the house itself and evaluate how the property’s rural context affects day-to-day practicality, especially with car-dependent access to services. The housing mix also makes it important to confirm what you’re buying in terms of dwelling type and upkeep expectations.

What to look at

Car dependence

With Walkability score of 0 and Bikeability score of 0, routine errands and amenities are typically accessed by car. Make sure the location works for the places you’ll regularly need to reach in nearby service centres.

Property context

The area is defined by farmland and wooded lots, so the immediate surroundings are part of the purchase. Confirm that the setting aligns with how you want to live on the property day to day.

Housing type

Most homes are detached or farmhouse-style, with some small multi-unit rentals present. Ensure the home’s configuration and maintenance profile match what you want from a low-density area.

Selling in Clyde River

Selling in Clyde River is about making the property’s setting and day-to-day practicality easy to understand at a glance. Buyers are weighing distinct homes and land contexts rather than interchangeable addresses, so clarity on what the property is—and how it lives—matters as much as finishes.

What the marketing has to address

Setting context

Make the farmland/wooded-lot backdrop legible in photos and descriptions, since the rural setting is a core reason people consider the area.

Detached-home appeal

Position the home around what detached living provides in this area—space, separation, and a low-density feel—rather than trying to market it like an in-town property.

Amenity access

Help buyers quickly understand how the home relates to nearby touchpoints like Beautiful Mind Cafe, MacPhee's Meats, Clyde River Golf Club, and Purcell Parlour Gallery, without overselling walkability.

Clear fundamentals

Because properties are more individualized, reduce friction by clearly presenting the basics of the home and what’s included so buyers can compare it fairly to other rural options.

The bottom line

Clyde River offers a rural, low-density way of living in central PEI, defined by farmland, wooded lots, and a housing mix dominated by detached homes and farmhouses. It works well for people who want a countryside setting and are comfortable driving for daily needs and amenities. It is not a match for a walkable, bike-forward routine or for those who want a dense cluster of shops and services close at hand.

This description is compiled from the figures above and from published sources. It is not a statistic.

Getting around

Walkability 0 · Transit access 0 · Bikeability 0

Shopping

Dining

Places from Overture Maps Foundation (CDLA-Permissive-2.0), with OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) filling categories it does not cover. Source edition: 2026-08-19.0. Retrieved September 24, 2026 (UTC). Data may be incomplete or outdated. Retrieval does not verify current opening hours or availability.

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