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Botwood, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,778 Population 494/sq mi density
$54,800 Median Income $35,440 per capita
$155,000 Home Value
$760 Median Rent 14.8% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$54,800 median income, 21.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,000 home value, $760/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Botwood, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,800
27% below
$35,440 per capita
Home Value
$155,000
45% below
Median Rent
$760/mo
35% below
14.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.1%
88% below
30.6% high school+
Unemployment
21.7%
503% above
23.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
258 sunny days/yr

How Botwood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
55%
Rent
65%
Poverty
187%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
603%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Botwood 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

Botwood residents earn a median household income of $54,800 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,440. The unemployment rate stands at 21.7% (503% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 86 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Botwood is $155,000 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $760/month, with 14.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

4.1% of adults in Botwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 30.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Botwood 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

Population2,778
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density494/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%

Economy

C
Median Income$54,800
Per Capita$35,440
Unemployment21.7%
Poverty23.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$682

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,000
Rent$760
Ownership70.8%
Housing Units1,250
Rent Burden14.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days258/yr
Rain42.8 in/yr
Elevation59 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+30.6%
Graduate+2.1%

Community

Commute21 min