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Clare, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,678 Population 23/sq mi density
$61,600 Median Income $38,800 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$650 Median Rent 8.6% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 240 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$61,600 median income, 12.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $650/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Clare, NS

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,600
18% below
$38,800 per capita
Home Value
$174,000
38% below
Median Rent
$650/mo
44% below
8.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
72% below
21.4% high school+
Unemployment
12.6%
250% above
17.5% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
240 sunny days/yr

How Clare Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
62%
Rent
56%
Poverty
141%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
350%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clare a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clare residents earn a median household income of $61,600 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,800. The unemployment rate stands at 12.6% (250% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 238 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clare is $174,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $650/month, with 8.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

9.3% of adults in Clare hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 21.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Clare has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,678
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

C
Median Income$61,600
Per Capita$38,800
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty17.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$746

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$650
Ownership86.8%
Housing Units3,610
Rent Burden8.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain52.8 in/yr
Elevation266 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+21.4%
Graduate+3.6%

Community

Commute22 min