Brigus, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Brigus is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 699. Residents earn $62,000 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
699 Population 158/sq mi density
$62,000 Median Income $44,800 per capita
$224,000 Home Value
$655 Median Rent 10.8% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$62,000 median income, 25.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$224,000 home value, $655/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,000
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $224,000
21% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.4%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $655
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 25.9%
619% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

How Brigus Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population699
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density158/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$62,000
Per Capita$44,800
Unemployment25.9%
Poverty18.4%
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$224,000
Rent$655
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units325
Rent Burden10.8%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation233 ft (71 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+20.6%
Graduate+4.0%

Community

Commute36 min

Is Brigus a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brigus receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, long commute times. Brigus has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brigus is $62,000, 17% below the national average of $75,149. At 25.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Brigus is $224,000, 21% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $655 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.6% have completed high school.

Brigus has a population of 699 with a density of 158 people per square mile. The median age is 55.2 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

699
Total Population
2021 Census
158
People / sq mi
55.2yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
4.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Brigus vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Brigus vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brigus is $62,000, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 25.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Brigus vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,000
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment25.9%
619% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.4 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Brigus is $224,000, 21% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $655 (44% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$224,000
21% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$655
44% below US avg
Rent Burden10.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.2%
Renter-Occupied12.3%
Housing Units325

Property Tax

6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.4%
81% below US avg
High School+20.6%
Graduate Degree+4.0%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density158/sq mi
Total Area4.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.4 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.4%

Nearby Cities

Clarke's Beach, NL 1,400 pop · 3.6 mi Bay Roberts, NL 5,974 pop · 5.8 mi Spaniard's Bay, NL 2,630 pop · 7.1 mi Harbour Main-Chapel's Cove-Lakeview, NL 1,065 pop · 7.8 mi Upper Island Cove, NL 1,401 pop · 8.6 mi Conception Bay South, NL 27,168 pop · 10.1 mi Holyrood, NL 2,471 pop · 10.5 mi Harbour Grace, NL 2,796 pop · 11.2 mi Wabana, NL 1,815 pop · 14.3 mi Carbonear, NL 4,696 pop · 14.8 mi Paradise, NL 22,957 pop · 15.4 mi Karwood Estates, NL 4,235 pop · 16.6 mi Victoria, NL 1,658 pop · 16.7 mi Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, NL 8,415 pop · 16.7 mi
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