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Clarke's Beach, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Clarke's Beach is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 1,400. Residents earn $60,800 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,400 Population 287/sq mi density
$60,800 Median Income $42,000 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$880 Median Rent 20.3% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 238 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$60,800 median income, 13.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $880/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $60,800
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.7%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $880
24% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.6%
278% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.8%
60% higher than US avg

How Clarke's Beach Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,400
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density287/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$60,800
Per Capita$42,000
Unemployment13.6%
Poverty19.8%
Commute25 min

Housing

A
Home Value$250,000
Rent$880
Ownership76.5%
Housing Units595
Rent Burden20.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain54.2 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+30.0%
Graduate+4.3%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Clarke's Beach a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Clarke's Beach receives an overall livability score of 2.7 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. Clarke's Beach has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Clarke's Beach is $60,800, 19% below the national average of $75,149. At 13.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 19.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Clarke's Beach is $250,000, 11% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $880 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Clarke's Beach has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches, including 19.3 inches of snow.

Clarke's Beach has a population of 1,400 with a density of 287 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.9% female and 47.5% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 99.3% of residents.

Population

1,400
Total Population
2021 Census
287
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
4.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Clarke's Beach vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Clarke's Beach vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Clarke's Beach is $60,800, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,000. The average weekly wage is $808, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 13.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 43 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 9.4% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Clarke's Beach vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,800
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,000
Avg Weekly Wage$808

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.6%
278% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.8%
60% above US avg
Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.1 min
Drive Alone85.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Clarke's Beach is $250,000, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $880 (24% below the national average of $1,163). 76.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 595 total housing units in the city. 20.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$880
24% below US avg
Rent Burden20.3%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.5%
Owner-Occupied76.5%
Renter-Occupied23.5%
Housing Units595

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, Clarke's Beach receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Clarke's Beach 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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Clarke's Beach has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average41.2°F
24% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²)
Population Density287/sq mi
Coordinates47.5425°N, 53.2840°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.2"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 19.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.55"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.58"

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 23 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 1 177 km
2021 Larry Category 1 103 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 158 km
2010 Igor Category 1 105 km
1982 Debby Category 2 174 km
1980 Georges Category 1 273 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 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 5.1 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 4.5 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.5 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.3 in
May 44°F (6°C) 3.7 in
June 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
August 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Driest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.6 in Wettest
November 38°F (4°C) 4.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 5.2 in

Clarke's Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.6").

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7.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 77% below the national average of 33.7%. 30.0% have completed high school. 4.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 85.4% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.7%
77% below US avg
High School+30.0%
Graduate Degree+4.3%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density287/sq mi
Total Area4.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.1 min
Drive Alone85.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.4%

Radio Stations near Clarke's Beach

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHVO "New Country 103.9" Carbonear, NL country AAC 130 kbps
VOAR 96.7 "Lighthouse FM" St. John's, NL christian MP3 128 kbps
Tits.FM MP3 56 kbps

Museums in Clarke's Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cupids Legacy Centre
Gordon G. Pike Railway Heritage Museum
Hawthorne Cottage
Railway Station Museum

Libraries in Clarke's Beach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bay Roberts Public Library0.0
Brigus Public Library0.0
Holyrood Public Library0.0

Veterinaries in Clarke's Beach

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baccalieu Trail Animal Hospital
Baccalieu Trail Animal Hospital

Stadiums & Teams in Clarke's Beach

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Clarke's Beach

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
St. John's International AirportYYTLarge Airport
Bell Island AirportSmall Airport
Clarenville AirportSmall Airport
Harbour Grace AirportSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clarke's Beach

What is the population of Clarke's Beach?

Clarke's Beach has a population of 1,400 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 287 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.9% female and 47.5% male.

Is Clarke's Beach expensive to live in?

The median household income is $60,800, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,000 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $880 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Clarke's Beach safe?

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

What is the weather like in Clarke's Beach?

Clarke's Beach has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.2 inches, with 19.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Clarke's Beach?

The job market in Clarke's Beach faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $808. There are 43 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 9.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Clarke's Beach?

The median home value in Clarke's Beach is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $880. The homeownership rate is 76.5%.

How are the schools in Clarke's Beach?

7.7% of adults in Clarke's Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.0% have completed high school. 4.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Clarke's Beach?

The average commute in Clarke's Beach is 25 minutes. 85.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Clarke's Beach?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Clarke's Beach is 100% White. 99.3% of residents speak only English at home.

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