Burgeo, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Burgeo is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 1,176. Residents earn $50,800 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,176 Population 103/sq mi density
$50,800 Median Income $36,600 per capita
$70,000 Home Value
$705 Median Rent 5.2% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$50,800 median income, 23.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, $705/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,800
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $70,000
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.2%
90% lower than US avg
Median Rent $705
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 23.1%
542% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 27.9%
125% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,176
Median Age60.4 yrs
Density103/mi²
Male / Female46% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

D
Median Income$50,800
Per Capita$36,600
Unemployment23.1%
Poverty27.9%
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,000
Rent$705
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units570
Rent Burden5.2%

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+31.9%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute17 min

Is Burgeo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Burgeo receives an overall livability score of 2.7 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, below-average incomes. Burgeo has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Burgeo is $50,800, 32% below the national average of $75,149. At 23.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 27.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Burgeo is $70,000, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $705 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.9% have completed high school.

Burgeo has a population of 1,176 with a density of 103 people per square mile. The median age is 60.4 years, 55% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.7%).

Population

1,176
Total Population
2021 Census
103
People / sq mi
60.4yrs
Median Age
55% above US avg
11.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.4%
Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Burgeo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.7%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Burgeo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Burgeo is $50,800, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 23.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 27.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Burgeo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,800
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment23.1%
542% above US avg
Poverty Rate27.9%
125% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.6 min
Drive Alone78.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Burgeo is $70,000, 75% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $705 (39% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$70,000
75% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$705
39% below US avg
Rent Burden5.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.0%
Renter-Occupied7.0%
Housing Units570

Property Tax

3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.2%
90% below US avg
High School+31.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density103/sq mi
Total Area11.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.6 min
Drive Alone78.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.9%

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