Hare Bay, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Hare Bay is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 925. Residents earn $50,800 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
925 Population 70/sq mi density
$50,800 Median Income $31,200 per capita
$140,000 Home Value
$765 Median Rent 12.4% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$50,800 median income, 35.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,000 home value, $765/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.2% bachelor's degree or higher
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%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation98 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.2%
High School+32.1%
Graduate+1.9%

Community

Commute26 min

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
70
People / sq mi
53.6yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
13.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Hare Bay vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.5%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hare Bay vs U.S. Average

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: Hare Bay vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,800
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment35.4%
883% above US avg
Poverty Rate29.2%
135% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.3 min
Drive Alone75.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.9%

Walkability

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 Value Sources

Ownership Split

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 Burden12.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership88.9%
Owner-Occupied88.9%
Renter-Occupied9.9%
Housing Units405

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Hare Bay vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area13.2 sq mi (34.1 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates48.8499°N, 54.0148°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
1.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+1.2%
96% below US avg
High School+32.1%
Graduate Degree+1.9%
F Education Grade (1.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density70/sq mi
Total Area13.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.3 min
Drive Alone75.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.9%

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