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Baine Harbour, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Baine Harbour is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 126. Residents earn $66,531 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
126 Population 79/sq mi density
$66,531 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$140,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent
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, 15.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,000 home value, $752/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,531
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $140,000
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.0%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent $752
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 15.4%
328% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

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

People

Population126
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female52% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$66,531
Per Capita$41,731
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty18.4%
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,000
Rent$752
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units60

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation240 ft (73 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+24.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute38 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Baine Harbour a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Baine Harbour receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, long commute times. Baine Harbour offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Baine Harbour is $66,531, 11% below the national average of $75,149. At 15.4%, 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 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Baine Harbour is $140,000, 50% 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 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Baine Harbour has a population of 126 with a density of 79 people per square mile. The median age is 56.4 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

126
Total Population
2021 Census
79
People / sq mi
56.4yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

Baine Harbour vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Baine Harbour vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Baine Harbour is $66,531, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Baine Harbour vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.4%
328% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.5 min
Drive Alone72.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Baine Harbour is $140,000, 50% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $752 (35% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,000
50% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$752
35% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units60

Property Tax

In Baine Harbour, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.0%
76% below US avg
High School+24.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density79/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.5 min
Drive Alone72.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

Marystown, NL 5,204 pop · 18.1 mi Burin, NL 2,237 pop · 23.9 mi St. Lawrence, NL 1,115 pop · 39.0 mi Harbour Breton, NL 1,477 pop · 42.8 mi Grand Bank, NL 2,152 pop · 44.6 mi Placentia, NL 3,289 pop · 44.7 mi Fortune, NL 1,285 pop · 48.5 mi St. Alban's, NL 1,189 pop · 56.1 mi St. Mary's, NS 2,161 pop · 69.3 mi Clarenville, NL 6,704 pop · 70.2 mi Clarenville-Shoal Harbour, NL 3,478 pop · 70.9 mi Miquelon 1,141 pop · 72.0 mi Saint-Pierre 6,200 pop · 72.6 mi Clarke's Beach, NL 1,400 pop · 76.4 mi
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