Lark Harbour, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Lark Harbour is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 508. Residents earn $56,800 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
508 Population 102/sq mi density
$56,800 Median Income $38,400 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent 8.7% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$56,800 median income, 27.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,800
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.9%
85% lower than US avg
Unemployment 27.9%
675% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.0%
45% higher than US avg

How Lark Harbour Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population508
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density102/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C
Median Income$56,800
Per Capita$38,400
Unemployment27.9%
Poverty18.0%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units230
Rent Burden8.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation79 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+27.2%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Lark Harbour a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lark Harbour receives an overall livability score of 2.9 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. Lark Harbour has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lark Harbour is $56,800, 24% below the national average of $75,149. At 27.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lark Harbour is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.2% have completed high school.

Lark Harbour has a population of 508 with a density of 102 people per square mile. The median age is 53.2 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.9%).

Population

508
Total Population
2021 Census
102
People / sq mi
53.2yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
5.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Lark Harbour vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lark Harbour vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lark Harbour is $56,800, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 27.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Lark Harbour vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,800
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment27.9%
675% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.0%
45% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.1 min
Drive Alone71.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Lark Harbour is $150,000, 47% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden8.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.3%
Renter-Occupied8.7%
Housing Units230

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Lark Harbour vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Lark Harbour vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates49.1025°N, 58.3670°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
4.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.9%
85% below US avg
High School+27.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density102/sq mi
Total Area5.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.1 min
Drive Alone71.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.7%

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