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Bonavista, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,190 Population 262/sq mi density
$54,800 Median Income $36,680 per capita
$140,000 Home Value
$710 Median Rent 11.6% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 248 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$54,800 median income, 18.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,000 home value, $710/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bonavista, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,800
27% below
$36,680 per capita
Home Value
$140,000
50% below
Median Rent
$710/mo
39% below
11.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
84% below
31.2% high school+
Unemployment
18.1%
403% above
22.5% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
248 sunny days/yr

How Bonavista Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
50%
Rent
61%
Poverty
181%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
503%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bonavista a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bonavista residents earn a median household income of $54,800 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,680. The unemployment rate stands at 18.1% (403% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 99 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bonavista is $140,000 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $710/month, with 11.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

5.6% of adults in Bonavista hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 31.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bonavista has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,190
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C
Median Income$54,800
Per Capita$36,680
Unemployment18.1%
Poverty22.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$705

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,000
Rent$710
Ownership79.6%
Housing Units1,470
Rent Burden11.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days248/yr
Rain48.7 in/yr

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+31.2%
Graduate+1.1%

Community

Commute14 min