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.

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
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
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.0% bachelor's degree or higher
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
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units355
Rent Burden7.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation138 ft

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. 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.

Education

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

Carmanville has a population of 784 with a density of 48 people per square mile. The median age is 54.0 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

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 Only99.4%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
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. The unemployment rate is 25.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Carmanville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment25.0%
594% above US avg
Poverty Rate29.0%
134% above US avg

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 average. Monthly rent averages $650 (44% below US avg).

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

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

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Carmanville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

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
3.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below US avg).

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)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density48/sq mi
Total Area16.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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

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