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Bay de Verde, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Bay de Verde is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 347. Residents earn $60,400 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
347 Population 68/sq mi density
$60,400 Median Income $39,200 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 237 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$60,400 median income, 16.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Median Income $60,400
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $752
35% lower than US avg
Unemployment 16.1%
347% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.8%
19% higher than US avg

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

People

Population347
Median Age59.6 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,400
Per Capita$39,200
Unemployment16.1%
Poverty14.8%
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$752
Ownership90.9%
Housing Units165
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain54.5 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr

Education

C
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+34.9%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute17 min

Is Bay de Verde a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bay de Verde receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Bay de Verde offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bay de Verde is $60,400, 20% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.1%, unemployment is notably high. 14.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bay de Verde is $100,000, 65% 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 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bay de Verde has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches, including 23.3 inches of snow.

Bay de Verde has a population of 347 with a density of 68 people per square mile, spread across 5.1 square miles. The median age is 59.6 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.3% female and 50.7% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents.

Population

347
Total Population
2021 Census
68
People / sq mi
59.6yrs
Median Age
53% above US avg
5.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Bay de Verde vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bay de Verde vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bay de Verde is $60,400, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,200. The average weekly wage is $754, 47% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 16.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 11 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 17.4% of workers work from home.

Income: Bay de Verde vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,400
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,200
Avg Weekly Wage$754

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.1%
347% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.8%
19% above US avg
Establishments (County)11

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.7 min
Drive Alone52.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Bay de Verde is $100,000, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $752 (35% below the national average of $1,163). 90.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 165 total housing units in the city. 0.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$752
35% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership90.9%
Owner-Occupied90.9%
Renter-Occupied9.1%
Housing Units165

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Bay de Verde receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Bay de Verde has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average40.4°F
25% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Area5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates48.0832°N, 52.8981°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.5"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 23.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 29, 2009.

Apr 29, 2009 28 km SW of Bay Roberts, Canada M3.3 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ernesto (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ernesto Category 1 200 km
2021 Larry Category 1 85 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 211 km
2010 Igor Category 1 167 km
1982 Debby Category 2 217 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 4.8 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 4.7 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.3 in
April 35°F (2°C) 4.3 in
May 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
June 51°F (10°C) 3.8 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Driest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 6.0 in Wettest
November 37°F (3°C) 5.4 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 5.3 in

Bay de Verde has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (3.5").

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0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 34.9% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 52.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+34.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density68/sq mi
Total Area5.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.7 min
Drive Alone52.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.4%

Radio Stations near Bay de Verde

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHVO "New Country 103.9" Carbonear, NL country AAC 130 kbps
Newfoundland and Labrador's Pioneer Radio Station oldies, religion MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bay de Verde

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bacalieu Island Interpretation Center
Bay De Verde Heritage Premises

Airports Near Bay de Verde

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
St. John's International AirportYYTLarge Airport
Bell Island AirportSmall Airport
Harbour Grace AirportSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bay de Verde

What is the population of Bay de Verde?

Bay de Verde has a population of 347 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 68 people per square mile, spread across 5.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 59.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.3% female and 50.7% male.

Is Bay de Verde expensive to live in?

The median household income is $60,400, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $100,000 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $752 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Bay de Verde safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Bay de Verde receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Bay de Verde?

Bay de Verde has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.5 inches, with 23.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bay de Verde?

The job market in Bay de Verde faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $754. There are 11 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 17 minutes, and 17.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Bay de Verde?

The median home value in Bay de Verde is $100,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $752. The homeownership rate is 90.9%.

How are the schools in Bay de Verde?

0.0% of adults in Bay de Verde hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.9% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Bay de Verde?

The average commute in Bay de Verde is 17 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 52.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 17.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Bay de Verde?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Bay de Verde is 100% White. 100% of residents speak only English at home.

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