Bay Bulls, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Bay Bulls is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 1,566. Residents earn $100,000 per year, which is 33% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,566 Population 133/sq mi density
$100,000 Median Income $54,300 per capita
$324,000 Home Value
$920 Median Rent 6.8% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$100,000 median income, 14.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$324,000 home value, $920/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $100,000
33% higher than US avg
Home Value $324,000
15% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.9%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $920
21% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.0%
289% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.8%
37% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,566
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density133/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$100,000
Per Capita$54,300
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty7.8%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$324,000
Rent$920
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units595
Rent Burden6.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation30 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+26.2%
Graduate+4.4%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Bay Bulls a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bay Bulls receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Bay Bulls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bay Bulls is $100,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Bay Bulls among higher-income communities. At 14.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bay Bulls is $324,000, 15% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $920 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.2% have completed high school.

Bay Bulls has a population of 1,566 with a density of 133 people per square mile. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.1%).

Population

1,566
Total Population
2021 Census
133
People / sq mi
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
11.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Bay Bulls vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.7%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages1.3%

Social Characteristics

Bay Bulls vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bay Bulls is $100,000, which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Bay Bulls vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$100,000
33% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,300

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.0%
289% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.8%
37% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.2 min
Drive Alone83.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Bay Bulls is $324,000, 15% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $920 (21% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$324,000
15% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$920
21% below US avg
Rent Burden6.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.2%
Renter-Occupied11.8%
Housing Units595

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area11.8 sq mi (30.6 km²)
Population Density133/sq mi
Coordinates47.3166°N, 52.8148°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.9%
74% below US avg
High School+26.2%
Graduate Degree+4.4%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density133/sq mi
Total Area11.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.2 min
Drive Alone83.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.9%

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