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Buchans, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
590 Population 331/sq mi density
$48,000 Median Income $35,000 per capita
$50,000 Home Value
$755 Median Rent 14.9% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$48,000 median income, 28.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,000 home value, $755/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Buchans, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,000
36% below
$35,000 per capita
Home Value
$50,000
82% below
Median Rent
$755/mo
35% below
14.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.5%
90% below
37.9% high school+
Unemployment
28.3%
686% above
23.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
249 sunny days/yr

How Buchans Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
64%
Home Value
18%
Rent
65%
Poverty
187%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
786%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Buchans 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

Buchans residents earn a median household income of $48,000 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,000. The unemployment rate stands at 28.3% (686% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Buchans is $50,000 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $755/month, with 14.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

3.5% of adults in Buchans hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 37.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Buchans has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population590
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density331/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%

Economy

D
Median Income$48,000
Per Capita$35,000
Unemployment28.3%
Poverty23.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$673

Housing

A+
Home Value$50,000
Rent$755
Ownership87.9%
Housing Units330
Rent Burden14.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation899 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.5%
High School+37.9%
Graduate+1.7%

Community

Commute15 min