Bay L'Argent, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Bay L'Argent is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 234.

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
234 Population 162/sq mi density
$60,000 Home Value
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $60,000
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 23.5%
553% higher than US avg

How Bay L'Argent Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population234
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density162/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment23.5%
PovertyN/A
Commute22 min

Housing

Home Value$60,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units125

Education

C
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+36.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Bay L'Argent a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bay L'Argent receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Bay L'Argent has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

At 23.5%, unemployment is notably high. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bay L'Argent is $60,000, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.6% have completed high school.

Bay L'Argent has a population of 234 with a density of 162 people per square mile. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

234
Total Population
2021 Census
162
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Bay L'Argent vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.9%
25% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages2.1%

Social Characteristics

Bay L'Argent vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bay L'Argent is N/A. The unemployment rate is 23.5% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Bay L'Argent vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment23.5%
553% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.2 min
Drive Alone33.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home44.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Bay L'Argent is $60,000, 79% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$60,000
79% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.0%
Renter-Occupied12.0%
Housing Units125

Property Tax

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+36.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density162/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.2 min
Drive Alone33.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home44.4%

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