Clarenville, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Clarenville is a small city in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 6,704. Residents earn $72,000 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
6,704 Population 124/sq mi density
$72,000 Median Income $49,440 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$830 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$72,000 median income, 13.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $830/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,000
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.6%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent $830
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.0%
261% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.8%
19% higher than US avg

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

People

Population6,704
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density124/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

C+
Median Income$72,000
Per Capita$49,440
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty14.8%
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$830
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,800
Rent Burden19.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation184 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+27.7%
Graduate+5.6%

Community

Commute18 min

Is Clarenville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Clarenville receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Clarenville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Clarenville is $72,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 13.0%, unemployment is notably high. 14.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Clarenville is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $830 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.7% have completed high school.

Clarenville has a population of 6,704 with a density of 124 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.8%), with 1.9% Asian.

Population

6,704
Total Population
2021 Census
124
People / sq mi
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
54.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Clarenville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.2%
25% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg
Other Languages1.5%

Social Characteristics

Clarenville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Clarenville is $72,000, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Clarenville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,000
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$49,440

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.0%
261% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.8%
19% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.5 min
Drive Alone81.2%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home8.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Clarenville is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $830 (29% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$830
29% below US avg
Rent Burden19.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.9%
Renter-Occupied34.1%
Housing Units2,800

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area54.0 sq mi (139.9 km²)
Population Density124/sq mi
Coordinates48.1666°N, 53.9648°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.6%
71% below US avg
High School+27.7%
Graduate Degree+5.6%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density124/sq mi
Total Area54.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.5 min
Drive Alone81.2%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home8.6%

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