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Bishop's Cove, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
252 Population 343/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 238 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 29.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bishop's Cove, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,000
20% below
$41,731 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
11% below
Median Rent
$752/mo
35% below
28.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.6%
86% below
27.3% high school+
Unemployment
29.2%
711% above
18.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
238 sunny days/yr

How Bishop's Cove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
89%
Rent
65%
Poverty
145%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
811%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bishop's Cove a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bishop's Cove residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,731. The unemployment rate stands at 29.2% (711% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bishop's Cove is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $752/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

4.6% of adults in Bishop's Cove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 27.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bishop's Cove has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population252
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density343/mi²
Male / Female52% / 50%

Economy

C
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$41,731
Unemployment29.2%
Poverty18.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$803

Housing

A
Home Value$250,000
Rent$752
Ownership83.3%
Housing Units120
Rent Burden28.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days238/yr
Rain54.2 in/yr
Elevation259 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+27.3%
Graduate+4.6%

Community

Commute32 min