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Bishop's Falls, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,082 Population 303/sq mi density
$59,600 Median Income $38,480 per capita
$176,000 Home Value
$770 Median Rent 12.3% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$59,600 median income, 18.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,000 home value, $770/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bishop's Falls, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,600
21% below
$38,480 per capita
Home Value
$176,000
38% below
Median Rent
$770/mo
34% below
12.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
78% below
27.1% high school+
Unemployment
18.8%
422% above
20.3% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
258 sunny days/yr

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

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

Income
79%
Home Value
62%
Rent
66%
Poverty
164%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
522%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bishop's Falls a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bishop's Falls residents earn a median household income of $59,600 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,480. The unemployment rate stands at 18.8% (422% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 96 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bishop's Falls is $176,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $770/month, with 12.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.6% of adults in Bishop's Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 27.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bishop's Falls has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,082
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density303/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

C
Median Income$59,600
Per Capita$38,480
Unemployment18.8%
Poverty20.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$740

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,000
Rent$770
Ownership75.8%
Housing Units1,425
Rent Burden12.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days258/yr
Rain42.8 in/yr
Elevation79 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+27.1%
Graduate+1.9%

Community

Commute21 min