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Buchans Junction, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Buchans Junction is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 61. Residents earn $66,531 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
61 Population 51/sq mi density
$66,531 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$161,864 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$66,531 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,864 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $66,531
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $161,864
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $752
35% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

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

People

Population61
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density51/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$66,531
Per Capita$41,731
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty18.4%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$161,864
Rent$752
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units24
Rent Burden28.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain41.5 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation551 ft (168 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Buchans Junction a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Buchans Junction receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Buchans Junction offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Buchans Junction is $66,531, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 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 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Buchans Junction is $161,864, 43% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $752 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Buchans Junction has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. With 261 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches, including 19.7 inches of snow.

Buchans Junction has a population of 61 with a density of 51 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (99.2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 98% of residents.

Population

61
Total Population
51
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Buchans Junction vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.0%
25% above US avg
Spanish 0.3%
98% below US avg
Other Languages 1.7%

Social Characteristics

Buchans Junction vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Buchans Junction is $66,531, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,731. The average weekly wage is $803, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 2 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 9.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Buchans Junction vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,531
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,731
Avg Weekly Wage$803

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg
Establishments (County)2

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Drive Alone78.2%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home9.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Buchans Junction is $161,864, 43% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $752 (35% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 24 total housing units in the city. 28.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$161,864
43% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$752
35% below US avg
Rent Burden28.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units24

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Buchans Junction receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Buchans Junction vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Buchans Junction has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The area receives 19.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 551 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average37.8°F
30% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates48.8500°N, 56.4649°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 19.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.13"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.56"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Larry (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Larry Category 1 221 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 211 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 3.3 in
February 15°F (-10°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.8 in
April 33°F (1°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in
September 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
October 42°F (6°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 33°F (0°C) 4.1 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 3.6 in

Buchans Junction has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 15°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.6").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 78.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density51/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Drive Alone78.2%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home9.1%

Airports Near Buchans Junction

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Springdale Airport—Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buchans Junction

What is the population of Buchans Junction?

Buchans Junction has a population of 61 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Buchans Junction expensive to live in?

The median household income is $66,531, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $161,864 (43% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $752 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Buchans Junction safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Buchans Junction receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Buchans Junction?

Buchans Junction has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.5 inches, with 19.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Buchans Junction?

The unemployment rate in Buchans Junction is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $803. There are 2 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 9.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Buchans Junction?

The median home value in Buchans Junction is $161,864. For renters, the median monthly rent is $752. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Buchans Junction?

32.9% of adults in Buchans Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Buchans Junction?

The average commute in Buchans Junction is 25 minutes. 78.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Buchans Junction?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Buchans Junction is 99.2% White. 98% of residents speak only English at home.

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