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Carmanville, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Carmanville is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 784. Residents earn $49,600 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
784 Population 48/sq mi density
$49,600 Median Income $30,650 per capita
$90,000 Home Value
$650 Median Rent 7.0% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$49,600 median income, 25.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $650/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $49,600
34% lower than US avg
Home Value $90,000
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.0%
91% lower than US avg
Median Rent $650
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 25.0%
594% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 29.0%
134% higher than US avg

How Carmanville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population784
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

D
Median Income$49,600
Per Capita$30,650
Unemployment25.0%
Poverty29.0%
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$650
Ownership85.9%
Housing Units355
Rent Burden7.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.0%
High School+31.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute33 min

Is Carmanville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Carmanville receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Carmanville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Carmanville is $49,600, 34% below the national average of $75,149. At 25.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 29.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Carmanville is $90,000, 68% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

3.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Carmanville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches, including 20.0 inches of snow.

Carmanville has a population of 784 with a density of 48 people per square mile, spread across 16.5 square miles. The median age is 54.0 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 99.4% of residents.

Population

784
Total Population
2021 Census
48
People / sq mi
54.0yrs
Median Age
39% above US avg
16.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Carmanville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 99.4%
27% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Carmanville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Carmanville is $49,600, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,650 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $589, 59% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 25.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 24 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Carmanville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,600
34% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,650
Avg Weekly Wage$589

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment25.0%
594% above US avg
Poverty Rate29.0%
134% above US avg
Establishments (County)24

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.3 min
Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Carmanville is $90,000, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $650 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 85.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 355 total housing units in the city. 7.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,000
68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$650
44% below US avg
Rent Burden7.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.9%
Owner-Occupied85.9%
Renter-Occupied14.1%
Housing Units355

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Carmanville receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Carmanville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Carmanville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 20.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area16.5 sq mi (42.7 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates49.3999°N, 54.2981°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 20.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.21"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.99"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Larry (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Larry Category 1 99 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.4 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.2 in Coldest
March 26°F (-4°C) 3.0 in Driest
April 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in
May 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
June 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in Wettest
October 44°F (6°C) 3.7 in
November 35°F (2°C) 3.8 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 3.6 in

Carmanville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 18°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and March the driest (3.0").

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3.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 91% below the national average of 33.7%. 31.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 60% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.0%
91% below US avg
High School+31.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density48/sq mi
Total Area16.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.3 min
Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Radio Stations near Carmanville

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
100.1 BayFM MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Carmanville

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fogo Island Interpretive Centre

Gas Stations in Carmanville

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

G&M Services

Airports Near Carmanville

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gander International AirportYQXMedium Airport
Fogo AirportSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carmanville

What is the population of Carmanville?

Carmanville has a population of 784 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 16.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 54.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Carmanville expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,600, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $90,000 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Carmanville safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Carmanville receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Carmanville?

Carmanville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.7 inches, with 20.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Carmanville?

The job market in Carmanville faces challenges, with unemployment at 25.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $589. There are 24 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 33 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Carmanville?

The median home value in Carmanville is $90,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $650. The homeownership rate is 85.9%.

How are the schools in Carmanville?

3.0% of adults in Carmanville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Carmanville?

The average commute in Carmanville is 33 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 60% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Carmanville?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Carmanville is 100% White. 99.4% of residents speak only English at home.

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