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Carbonear, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,696 Population 978/sq mi density
$56,800 Median Income $40,840 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$830 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 238 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$56,800 median income, 20.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $830/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Carbonear, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,800
24% below
$40,840 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Median Rent
$830/mo
29% below
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
82% below
28.4% high school+
Unemployment
20.3%
464% above
20.1% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
238 sunny days/yr

How Carbonear Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Carbonear's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
76%
Home Value
71%
Rent
71%
Poverty
162%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
564%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carbonear a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Carbonear residents earn a median household income of $56,800 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,840. The unemployment rate stands at 20.3% (464% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 146 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Carbonear is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $830/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.0% of adults in Carbonear hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 28.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Carbonear has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,696
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density978/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%

Economy

C
Median Income$56,800
Per Capita$40,840
Unemployment20.3%
Poverty20.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$785

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$830
Ownership73.5%
Housing Units2,095
Rent Burden18.8%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days238/yr
Rain54.1 in/yr
Elevation69 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+28.4%
Graduate+1.9%

Community

Commute23 min