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Burin, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Burin is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 2,237. Residents earn $66,500 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,237 Population 168/sq mi density
$66,500 Median Income $46,560 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$680 Median Rent 12.3% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$66,500 median income, 18.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $680/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,500
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $174,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.1%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $680
42% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 18.3%
408% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.6%
42% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,237
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density168/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$66,500
Per Capita$46,560
Unemployment18.3%
Poverty17.6%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$680
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,015
Rent Burden12.3%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation154 ft (47 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+22.5%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute23 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Burin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Burin receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Burin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Burin is $66,500, 12% below the national average of $75,149. At 18.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Burin is $174,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $680 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Burin has a population of 2,237 with a density of 168 people per square mile. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.7%).

Population

2,237
Total Population
2021 Census
168
People / sq mi
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
13.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Burin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages1.1%

Social Characteristics

Burin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Burin is $66,500, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Burin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,500
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$46,560

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.3%
408% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.6%
42% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.4 min
Drive Alone87.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Burin is $174,000, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $680 (42% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,000
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$680
42% below US avg
Rent Burden12.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.7%
Renter-Occupied14.3%
Housing Units1,015

Property Tax

In Burin, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Burin vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

5.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.1%
85% below US avg
High School+22.5%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density168/sq mi
Total Area13.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.4 min
Drive Alone87.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.1%

Nearby Cities

Marystown, NL 5,204 pop · 6.1 mi St. Lawrence, NL 1,115 pop · 15.1 mi Grand Bank, NL 2,152 pop · 27.0 mi Fortune, NL 1,285 pop · 30.2 mi Harbour Breton, NL 1,477 pop · 39.7 mi Saint-Pierre 6,200 pop · 51.1 mi Miquelon 1,141 pop · 56.0 mi Placentia, NL 3,289 pop · 58.5 mi St. Alban's, NL 1,189 pop · 62.3 mi St. Mary's, NS 2,161 pop · 76.7 mi Clarenville, NL 6,704 pop · 94.2 mi Clarenville-Shoal Harbour, NL 3,478 pop · 94.8 mi Clarke's Beach, NL 1,400 pop · 94.8 mi Spaniard's Bay, NL 2,630 pop · 96.7 mi
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