Head of Hillsborough, Prince Edward Island
Head of Hillsborough had a population of 575, a median household income of $83,000, 87% of households owning their home at the 2021 Census of Population.
Head of Hillsborough is a small, rural waterfront-oriented area on PEI’s south shore near Hillsborough Bay, characterized by low-density housing, larger lots, and a mix of older cottages, year-round single-family homes, and a growing number of seasonal/short-term rental properties. The demographic profile tends to skew toward families and long-time residents with an increasing share of retirees and lifestyle buyers seeking coastal access and quieter living within driving distance of Charlottetown. Day-to-day amenities are limited in-neighbourhood; most shopping, healthcare, and services are accessed in nearby communities and Charlottetown, while local appeal is driven by coastline scenery, boating and beach access, and outdoor recreation.
Schools and most organized community services are generally reached by car in surrounding school catchments, and there is no practical fixed-route public transit—ownership of a vehicle is effectively required. The real estate market is thinly traded (fewer sales, wider variability), with prices influenced by waterfront frontage, views, and servicing (well/septic) rather than walkability. Recent trends have included post-pandemic normalization: modest price growth after earlier run-ups, with steady rental demand for longer-term housing from local workers and seasonal peaks tied to tourism. Investment performance tends to favour detached homes or secondary suites where permitted, with yields supported by lower entry prices than Charlottetown but moderated by higher operating costs and vacancy seasonality for non-year-round rentals.
Limited live market data is available for Head of Hillsborough, making it difficult to draw firm city-wide pricing trends right now; the active listings on the market are currently asking between $295,000 and $949,000, showing a wide spread in what’s available across the community. With current listings sitting at 29 to 151 days on market so far, buyers may find negotiating room on homes that have been listed longer, while investors should expect that property type and location within the city can materially influence both asking price and time on market.
AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 11, 2026. Not financial advice.
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