Choose Country

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.

2.8 /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
C+
Overall
2.8 / 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
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
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
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% 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
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units595
Rent Burden20.3%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation20 ft (6 m)

Education

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

Community

Commute25 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Clarke's Beach a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Clarke's Beach receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. 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.

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

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Clarke's Beach has a population of 1,400 with a density of 287 people per square mile. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

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 Only99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
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. The unemployment rate is 13.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Clarke's Beach vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.6%
278% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.8%
60% above US avg

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 average. Monthly rent averages $880 (24% 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$880
24% below US avg
Rent Burden20.3%

Ownership & Property

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

Property Tax

In Clarke's Beach, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Clarke's Beach vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

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)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density287/sq mi
Total Area4.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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

Nearby Cities

Bay Roberts, NL 5,974 pop · 4.1 mi Spaniard's Bay, NL 2,630 pop · 5.1 mi Upper Island Cove, NL 1,401 pop · 8.1 mi Harbour Grace, NL 2,796 pop · 10.2 mi Harbour Main-Chapel's Cove-Lakeview, NL 1,065 pop · 10.3 mi Holyrood, NL 2,471 pop · 13.1 mi Conception Bay South, NL 27,168 pop · 13.7 mi Carbonear, NL 4,696 pop · 13.8 mi Victoria, NL 1,658 pop · 15.7 mi Wabana, NL 1,815 pop · 16.9 mi Paradise, NL 22,957 pop · 18.8 mi Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, NL 8,415 pop · 19.9 mi Karwood Estates, NL 4,235 pop · 20.0 mi Donovans, NL 5,302 pop · 20.9 mi
Compare Clarke's Beach with another city: