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Chapel Arm, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Chapel Arm is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 446. Residents earn $60,000 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
446 Population 41/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $45,800 per capita
$176,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 233 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 15.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $60,000
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $176,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.3%
93% lower than US avg
Median Rent $752
35% lower than US avg
Unemployment 15.4%
328% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.2%
6% higher than US avg

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

People

Population446
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density41/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$45,800
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty13.2%
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,000
Rent$752
Ownership95.4%
Housing Units215
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain56.9 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+24.4%
Graduate+3.5%

Community

Commute32 min

Is Chapel Arm a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Chapel Arm receives an overall livability score of 2.8 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. Chapel Arm has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Chapel Arm is $60,000, 20% below the national average of $75,149. At 15.4%, unemployment is notably high. 13.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Chapel Arm is $176,000, 38% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $752 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x 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

2.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Chapel Arm has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches, including 24.5 inches of snow.

Chapel Arm has a population of 446 with a density of 41 people per square mile, spread across 10.8 square miles. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.3% female and 51.7% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents.

Population

446
Total Population
2021 Census
41
People / sq mi
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
10.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Chapel Arm vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Chapel Arm vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chapel Arm is $60,000, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,800 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $881, 38% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 15.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 14 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes. 10.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Chapel Arm vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,000
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,800
Avg Weekly Wage$881

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.4%
328% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.2%
6% above US avg
Establishments (County)14

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.6 min
Drive Alone83.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Chapel Arm is $176,000, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $752 (35% below the national average of $1,163). 95.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 215 total housing units in the city. 0.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$176,000
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$752
35% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership95.4%
Owner-Occupied95.4%
Renter-Occupied4.7%
Housing Units215

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, Chapel Arm receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Chapel Arm 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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Chapel Arm has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average40.7°F
25% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (28.1 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates47.5169°N, 53.6693°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.9"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 24.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.63"
Driest Month (May) 3.74"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 29, 2009.

Apr 29, 2009 28 km SW of Bay Roberts, Canada M3.3 18 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ernesto (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ernesto Category 1 200 km
2021 Larry Category 1 74 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 168 km
2010 Igor Category 1 108 km
1982 Debby Category 2 189 km
1980 Georges Category 1 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1864 SW AVALON PENINSULA, NEWFOUNDLAND Earthquake 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 5.5 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 4.8 in Coldest
March 28°F (-3°C) 4.7 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.4 in
May 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in Driest
June 51°F (10°C) 4.5 in
July 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in
August 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.6 in Wettest
November 38°F (3°C) 5.4 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 5.1 in

Chapel Arm has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.6") and May the driest (3.7").

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2.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 93% below the national average of 33.7%. 24.4% have completed high school. 3.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 83.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.3%
93% below US avg
High School+24.4%
Graduate Degree+3.5%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density41/sq mi
Total Area10.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.6 min
Drive Alone83.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.0%

Radio Stations near Chapel Arm

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHVO "New Country 103.9" Carbonear, NL country AAC 130 kbps
Tits.FM MP3 56 kbps

Gas Stations in Chapel Arm

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barry's North Atlantic

Airports Near Chapel Arm

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bell Island AirportSmall Airport
Harbour Grace AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chapel Arm

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sacred Heart Church
St. John the Baptist

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chapel Arm

What is the population of Chapel Arm?

Chapel Arm has a population of 446 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 10.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 55.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.3% female and 51.7% male.

Is Chapel Arm expensive to live in?

The median household income is $60,000, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $176,000 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $752 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Chapel Arm safe?

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

What is the weather like in Chapel Arm?

Chapel Arm has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.9 inches, with 24.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Chapel Arm?

The job market in Chapel Arm faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $881. There are 14 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 32 minutes, and 10.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Chapel Arm?

The median home value in Chapel Arm is $176,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $752. The homeownership rate is 95.4%.

How are the schools in Chapel Arm?

2.3% of adults in Chapel Arm hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.4% have completed high school. 3.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Chapel Arm?

The average commute in Chapel Arm is 32 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 83.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 10.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Chapel Arm?

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

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