Durham Region
Clarington Real Estate
Small-town Bowmanville and Newcastle with room to grow.
Municipality · Durham Region
About Clarington
Clarington includes Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle and Orono. It is one of Durham's fastest-growing areas, with new subdivisions and traditional main streets.
Clarington's name blends Clarke and Darlington, the two former townships it replaced; it took the name in 1993.
Homes: New detached homes and townhomes, plus older homes downtown.
Known for
- Downtown Bowmanville
- Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
- The Lake Ontario shoreline and orchards
Market this month
Clarington real estate market
Clarington · September 2026
Source: TRREB Market Watch, released October 6, 2026
- Average price
- $781,521
- Median price
- $770,000
- Homes sold
- 113
- Benchmark price
- $738,900
- -5.2% vs last year
- Days on market
- 23
- Sale-to-list price
- 99%
- Active listings
- 457
- Months of inventory
- 3.2
- Seller's market
- Detached$872,15676 sold
- Semi$661,3333 sold
- Townhouse$646,86715 sold
- Condo apt$432,2229 sold
4 areas
Clarington neighbourhoods
Bowmanville
Largest community and home of the municipal offices, about 75 km east of Toronto.
Courtice
Community of about 22,900 next to east Oshawa, with shops along Highway 2.
Newcastle
Village near Highway 401 ringed by farms, with a Lake Ontario marina.
Orono
Small rural village on Highways 35/115, home of the Orono Fair each September.
Daily life
Living in Clarington
Schools
- Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
- Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board
- Conseil scolaire Viamonde
- Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir
Well known: Bowmanville High School, Clarington Central Secondary School, St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School.
Parks and outdoors
- Darlington Provincial Park Lakeside provincial park with camping, just south of Courtice.
- Bowmanville and Westside Marshes Provincially significant wetlands on the Bowmanville waterfront.
- Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Forest, wetland and creek trails near Newcastle, good for birding.
- Port Darlington East Beach Park Waterfront Trail staging area by the Bowmanville harbour.
Shopping and dining
- Downtown Bowmanville The municipality's main older shopping and dining district.
- Highway 2, Courtice Plazas near Townline Road and Courtice Road.
- Newcastle village centre Small main street near the Massey-donated community hall.
Healthcare
- Lakeridge Health Bowmanville
- Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Commuting
Getting around Clarington
To downtown Toronto: about 60 to 87 km east of Toronto; no GO train yet.
- GO BusRoute 88 stops in Newcastle, Bowmanville and Courtice on the way to Oshawa GO
- GO TrainLakeshore East extension to Courtice and Bowmanville under construction since 2026; no opening date
- HighwayHighway 401 runs the length of Clarington; Highways 418 and 35/115 connect north to 407
Honest take
Pros and cons of living in Clarington
Why people move here
- Hospital in Bowmanville
- Mix of small towns, villages and farmland
- Highways 401, 418, 407 and 35/115 all reach the area
Things to consider
- No GO train station open yet
- Long drive to downtown Toronto at rush hour
A good fit for: New-build buyers · Families · Buyers looking for value
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FAQ
Clarington real estate questions
What is the average home price in Clarington?
In September 2026, the average sale price in Clarington was $781,521 and the median was $770,000, based on 113 sales (TRREB Market Watch).
Is Clarington a buyer's or seller's market right now?
There were 3.2 months of inventory in September, which usually points to a seller's market. Homes sold for about 99% of list price on average.
How long does it take to sell a home in Clarington?
Homes that sold in September were on the market for 23 days on average. Pricing and presentation make the biggest difference.
How far is Clarington from downtown Toronto?
about 60 to 87 km east of Toronto; no GO train yet.
Which school boards serve Clarington?
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board, Conseil scolaire Viamonde, Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.
What are the best neighbourhoods in Clarington?
It depends on budget, commute and lifestyle. Popular areas include Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle, Orono. Sophia can help you narrow it down.
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