Median Income
$50,800
32% lower than US avg
Home Value
$140,000
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
1.2%
96% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$765
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment
35.4%
883% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
29.2%
135% higher than US avg
How Hare Bay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population925
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density70/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
D
Median Income$50,800
Per Capita$31,200
Unemployment35.4%
Poverty29.2%
Commute26 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,000
Rent$765
Ownership88.9%
Housing Units405
Rent Burden12.4%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation98 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.2%
High School+32.1%
Graduate+1.9%
Is Hare Bay a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Hare Bay receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Hare Bay has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Hare Bay is $50,800, 32% below the national average of $75,149. At 35.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 29.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Hare Bay is $140,000, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $765 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
1.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.1% have completed high school.
Hare Bay has a population of 925 with a density of 70 people per square mile. The median age is 53.6 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.9%).
Population
925
Total Population
2021 Census
53.6yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Hare Bay is $50,800, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 35.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 29.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $50,800 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $31,200 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 35.4% |
| 883% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 29.2% |
| 135% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.9% |
The median home value in Hare Bay is $140,000, 50% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $765 (34% below US avg). 88.9% of homes are owner-occupied.
Home Values
| Census Median | $140,000 |
| 50% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $765 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 12.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 88.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.9% |
| Housing Units | 405 |
Property Tax
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Healthcare Access
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Crime Rates: Hare Bay vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 13.2 sq mi (34.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8499°N, 54.0148°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |