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Come By Chance, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Come By Chance is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 208. Residents earn $66,531 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
208 Population 14/sq mi density
$66,531 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 234 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$66,531 median income, 31.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $66,531
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $752
35% lower than US avg
Unemployment 31.3%
769% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

How Come By Chance Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population208
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$66,531
Per Capita$41,731
Unemployment31.3%
Poverty18.4%
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$752
Ownership93.3%
Housing Units75
Rent Burden28.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain56.0 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+27.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute19 min

Is Come By Chance a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Come By Chance receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Come By Chance offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Come By Chance is $66,531, 11% below the national average of $75,149. At 31.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Come By Chance is $150,000, 47% 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 2.3x 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

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Come By Chance has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches, including 23.9 inches of snow.

Come By Chance has a population of 208 with a density of 14 people per square mile, spread across 15.3 square miles. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50% female and 50% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.6% of residents.

Population

208
Total Population
2021 Census
14
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
15.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Come By Chance vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.6%
24% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages 2.4%

Social Characteristics

Come By Chance vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Come By Chance is $66,531, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,731. The average weekly wage is $803, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 31.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 6 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Come By Chance vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,531
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,731
Avg Weekly Wage$803

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment31.3%
769% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg
Establishments (County)6

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.8 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Come By Chance is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $752 (35% below the national average of $1,163). 93.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 75 total housing units in the city. 28.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$752
35% below US avg
Rent Burden28.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership93.3%
Owner-Occupied93.3%
Renter-Occupied13.3%
Housing Units75

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, Come By Chance receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Come By Chance 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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Come By Chance has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average40.2°F
26% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area15.3 sq mi (39.5 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates47.8499°N, 53.9814°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.0"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 23.9"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.47"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.86"

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 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ernesto Category 1 239 km
2021 Larry Category 1 77 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 211 km
2010 Igor Category 1 151 km
1982 Debby Category 2 232 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 5.5 in Wettest
February 21°F (-6°C) 4.6 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 4.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.4 in
May 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
June 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
August 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Driest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in
November 36°F (2°C) 5.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 5.1 in

Come By Chance has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 21°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (3.9").

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0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 27.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 91.7% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+27.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density14/sq mi
Total Area15.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.8 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Radio Stations near Come By Chance

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Tits.FM MP3 56 kbps
CKLN "New Country 97.1" Clarenville, NL country AAC 129 kbps

Gas Stations in Come By Chance

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

North Atlantic

Airports Near Come By Chance

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clarenville AirportSmall Airport
Harbour Grace AirportSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Come By Chance

What is the population of Come By Chance?

Come By Chance has a population of 208 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 15.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50% female and 50% male.

Is Come By Chance expensive to live in?

The median household income is $66,531, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,000 (47% 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 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Come By Chance safe?

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

What is the weather like in Come By Chance?

Come By Chance has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.0 inches, with 23.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Come By Chance?

The job market in Come By Chance faces challenges, with unemployment at 31.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $803. There are 6 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 19 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Come By Chance?

The median home value in Come By Chance is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $752. The homeownership rate is 93.3%.

How are the schools in Come By Chance?

0.0% of adults in Come By Chance hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Come By Chance?

The average commute in Come By Chance is 19 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 91.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Come By Chance?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Come By Chance is 100% White. 97.6% of residents speak only English at home.

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