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Birchy Bay, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
511 Population 27/sq mi density
$59,200 Median Income $32,400 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 7.0% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$59,200 median income, 23.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Birchy Bay, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,200
21% below
$32,400 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Median Rent
$752/mo
35% below
7.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
89% below
25.0% high school+
Unemployment
23.8%
561% above
22.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
259 sunny days/yr

How Birchy Bay Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Birchy Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Home Value
53%
Rent
65%
Poverty
177%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
661%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Birchy Bay a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Birchy Bay residents earn a median household income of $59,200 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,400. The unemployment rate stands at 23.8% (561% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Birchy Bay is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $752/month, with 7.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

3.6% of adults in Birchy Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 25.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Birchy Bay has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population511
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density27/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%

Economy

C
Median Income$59,200
Per Capita$32,400
Unemployment23.8%
Poverty22.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$623

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$752
Ownership86.4%
Housing Units220
Rent Burden7.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain42.4 in/yr
Elevation56 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+25.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute30 min

Did You Know?

23.1% work from home.