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Brigus, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.8 /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
41°F Avg Temperature 238 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Brigus, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,000
17% below
$44,800 per capita
Home Value
$224,000
21% below
Median Rent
$655/mo
44% below
10.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
81% below
20.6% high school+
Unemployment
25.9%
619% above
18.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
238 sunny days/yr

How Brigus Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
79%
Rent
56%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
719%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brigus 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

Brigus residents earn a median household income of $62,000 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,800. The unemployment rate stands at 25.9% (619% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brigus is $224,000 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $655/month, with 10.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.4% of adults in Brigus hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 20.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Brigus 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

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

Economy

C
Median Income$62,000
Per Capita$44,800
Unemployment25.9%
Poverty18.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$862

Housing

A+
Home Value$224,000
Rent$655
Ownership89.2%
Housing Units325
Rent Burden10.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days238/yr
Rain54.2 in/yr
Elevation233 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute36 min