Welcome to

Carleton Place

Current Population
12,408

Discover

Carleton Place

Carleton Place in Ontario, Canada offers easy accessibility and convenience for residents. The town is peacefully quiet, making it ideal for those seeking tranquility. With a variety of single detached homes and townhouses available, there are housing options for everyone. The proximity to schools and daycares, as well as the availability of local restaurants and cafes, make it a great place for families. The majority of residents are homeowners, showing the appeal and stability of the community. Overall, Carleton Place is a charming town with a relaxed atmosphere and a range of housing options to suit different lifestyles.

The character of Carleton Place is exemplified by its calm atmosphere. Carleton Place is very quiet overall, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic.

In Carleton Place, most dwellings are single detached homes, while small apartment buildings and townhouses are also present in the housing stock. The homes in this town are relatively new, since about one third of its dwellings were constructed after the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1960s. This part of Lanark County has a good variety of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Homeowners occupy around 70% of the dwellings in Carleton Place and 30% are rented.

It is a short stroll to get to schools and daycares from anywhere in Carleton Place. When it comes to food, accessing the nearest grocery store by walking is possible for some, but not all, property owners in this town. There are also a few opportunities for those who care about restaurants and cafes in close proximity.

Carleton Place is reasonably amenable to biking since there are a limited number of slopes to challenge cyclists. Most houses for sale in this town are located in areas that are also reasonably well-suited for pedestrians, although running daily errands is at times difficult without a vehicle. The car is very often the favoured way to move around in this town. Many real estate listings are a reasonably short drive from the closest highway, and it is easy to access a place to park.

Get Market Report

Free market report

Want the full market report for Carleton Place?

We want to ensure that you have all the information needed to make the best decisions when it comes to your home goals. When you enter your info in the form you will get instant access to the area's latest market report, complete with sales and demographic trends.

12,408
$91,029
30/70

Carleton Place

Market Report

By submitting this form, you agree to be contacted by Rogue Real Estate Group Inc., DBA Driscoll Peca Real Estate Team, about your inquiry. SMS consent is optional and controlled above.

Schools In The Area

Browse local schools, complete with ratings and contact info.
Arklan Community Public School public JK-6 Website
St Mary's Separate School public 4-8 Website
Caldwell Street Elementary School public JK-6 Website
Carleton Place Intermediate School public 7-8 Website
École Élémentaire Catholique J.-L.-Couroux public JK-8 Website
St. Gregory Catholic School public JK-3 Website
Notre Dame Catholic Separate School public 7-8 Website
Carleton Place High School public 9-12 Website
Notre Dame Catholic High School public 9-12 Website
Arklan Community Public School public JK-6 Website
St Mary's Separate School public 4-8 Website
Caldwell Street Elementary School public JK-6 Website
Carleton Place Intermediate School public 7-8 Website
École Élémentaire Catholique J.-L.-Couroux public JK-8 Website
St. Gregory Catholic School public JK-3 Website
Notre Dame Catholic Separate School public 7-8 Website
Carleton Place High School public 9-12 Website
Notre Dame Catholic High School public 9-12 Website

Around The Area

Browse through the top rated businesses that Carleton Place has to offer!

News and Advice

Read helpful resources and articles related to the area.

Shoreline Road Allowance (SRA) in Eastern Ontario: The …

Shoreline Road Allowance (SRA) in Eastern Ontario: The …

Buying waterfront? You may not actually own the shoreline. Shoreline Road Allowances (SRA) can affect permits,…

Why Septic Systems Fail on Limestone Soil in …

Why Septic Systems Fail on Limestone Soil in …

In Eastern Ontario, septic systems often fail real estate deals, not because they stop working, but…

Almonte Real Estate Market Report: April 2026 Price …

Almonte Real Estate Market Report: April 2026 Price …

The price gap between Stittsville and Almonte is undergoing a measurable recalibration. The Driscoll-Peca Team analyzes…

Ready to take

The next step?

Not sure if now's the right time to buy or sell? Need a reliable contractor? We would love to get to know more about you and your needs! Feel free to use any of the options here to get in contact with us!

Let's Talk Your Goals