Avondale, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Avondale is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 584. Residents earn $57,200 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
584 Population 51/sq mi density
$57,200 Median Income $46,000 per capita
$224,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 13.2% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$57,200 median income, 22.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$224,000 home value, $800/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,200
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $224,000
21% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.3%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent $800
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment 22.2%
517% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 21.6%
74% higher than US avg

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

People

Population584
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density51/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C
Median Income$57,200
Per Capita$46,000
Unemployment22.2%
Poverty21.6%
Commute37 min

Housing

A
Home Value$224,000
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units270
Rent Burden13.2%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation82 ft (25 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+11.3%
Graduate+2.1%

Community

Commute37 min

Is Avondale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Avondale receives an overall livability score of 2.8 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. Avondale has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Avondale is $57,200, 24% below the national average of $75,149. At 22.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 21.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Avondale is $224,000, 21% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 11.3% have completed high school.

Avondale has a population of 584 with a density of 51 people per square mile. The median age is 52.4 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.2%), with 1.8% Black.

Population

584
Total Population
2021 Census
51
People / sq mi
52.4yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
11.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Avondale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Avondale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Avondale is $57,200, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 22.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Avondale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,200
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$46,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment22.2%
517% above US avg
Poverty Rate21.6%
74% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.6 min
Drive Alone75.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Avondale is $224,000, 21% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$224,000
21% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$800
31% below US avg
Rent Burden13.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.5%
Renter-Occupied18.5%
Housing Units270

Property Tax

9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.3%
72% below US avg
High School+11.3%
Graduate Degree+2.1%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density51/sq mi
Total Area11.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.6 min
Drive Alone75.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.0%

Nearby Cities

Harbour Main-Chapel's Cove-Lakeview, NL 1,065 pop · 1.6 mi Holyrood, NL 2,471 pop · 3.9 mi Clarke's Beach, NL 1,400 pop · 9.6 mi Conception Bay South, NL 27,168 pop · 11.0 mi Bay Roberts, NL 5,974 pop · 13.0 mi Spaniard's Bay, NL 2,630 pop · 14.4 mi Upper Island Cove, NL 1,401 pop · 16.1 mi Paradise, NL 22,957 pop · 16.7 mi Karwood Estates, NL 4,235 pop · 17.9 mi Southlands, NL 5,340 pop · 18.3 mi Donovans, NL 5,302 pop · 18.4 mi Harbour Grace, NL 2,796 pop · 18.7 mi Wabana, NL 1,815 pop · 19.0 mi Evergreen Village, NL 4,573 pop · 19.0 mi
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