Situated in the Ottawa - Gatineau metropolitan area, Carlington is a transit-friendly and pedestrian-friendly neighborhood with a well-developed cycling network. It is easy to find daily necessities such as supermarkets and restaurants within walking distance, and education facilities are convenient for families. The area is known for its calm and quiet environment, with easy access to nearby green spaces for residents to enjoy. The housing stock offers a variety of options, including single detached homes, large and small apartments, and townhouses, with a majority of homes being two or three bedrooms. Overall, Carlington is a pleasant and convenient neighborhood for those looking for a relaxed and accessible community.

Carlington has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Although the ambience is not the liveliest in this area, its busier streets are still quite energetic, and finding one of the a few bars is easy because they are generally located a short walk away. Carlington is reasonably quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour, however noise can be bothersome close to the airport (Ottawa (Civic Hospital) Heliport) or Highway 417. It is easy to access green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are around 40 of them nearby for residents to discover.

Around two thirds of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and owners make up the remainder. In this area, roughly one quarter of dwellings are small apartment buildings, but large apartment buildings and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. Around 45% of properties in this neighbourhood were built before the 1960s, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes.

The closest supermarket in Carlington is typically only a short distance away. Moreover, this part of Ottawa is a good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe. Regarding education, families will appreciate that wherever their property is situated in Carlington, daycares and schools are nearby.

Carlington will please property owners that use several means of transportation. Thanks to around 10 nearby bus lines, Carlington is very transit friendly. Most houses for sale in this part of the city are located in places that are also fairly convenient for those who prefer to travel on foot; many daily errands can be run without a vehicle, and numerous businesses are close by. Riding a bicycle is fairly popular in Carlington as there are a good number of bike lanes.