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Cape St. George, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Cape St. George is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 809. Residents earn $45,200 per year, which is 40% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
809 Population 61/sq mi density
$45,200 Median Income $29,500 per capita
$130,000 Home Value
$556 Median Rent 10.7% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 241 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$45,200 median income, 22.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $556/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $45,200
40% lower than US avg
Home Value $130,000
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.7%
92% lower than US avg
Median Rent $556
52% lower than US avg
Unemployment 22.0%
511% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 30.2%
144% higher than US avg

How Cape St. George Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population809
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density61/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

D
Median Income$45,200
Per Capita$29,500
Unemployment22.0%
Poverty30.2%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,000
Rent$556
Ownership88.2%
Housing Units380
Rent Burden10.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain52.2 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation423 ft (129 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.7%
High School+28.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Cape St. George a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cape St. George receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Cape St. George has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cape St. George is $45,200, 40% below the national average of $75,149. At 22.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 30.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cape St. George is $130,000, 54% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $556 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x 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

2.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Cape St. George has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches, including 27.1 inches of snow.

Cape St. George has a population of 809 with a density of 61 people per square mile, spread across 13.3 square miles. The median age is 54.0 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 49.4% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 84% of residents, while 11.7% speak Spanish.

Population

809
Total Population
2021 Census
61
People / sq mi
54.0yrs
Median Age
39% above US avg
13.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Cape St. George vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 84.0%
7% above US avg
Spanish 11.7%
12% below US avg
Other Languages 4.3%

Social Characteristics

Cape St. George vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cape St. George is $45,200, which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,500 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $567, 60% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 22.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 30.2% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 25 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes. 7.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Cape St. George vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$45,200
40% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,500
Avg Weekly Wage$567

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment22.0%
511% above US avg
Poverty Rate30.2%
144% above US avg
Establishments (County)25

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.0 min
Drive Alone69.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Cape St. George is $130,000, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $556 (52% below the national average of $1,163). 88.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 380 total housing units in the city. 10.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$130,000
54% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$556
52% below US avg
Rent Burden10.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership88.2%
Owner-Occupied88.2%
Renter-Occupied11.8%
Housing Units380

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, Cape St. George receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Cape St. George 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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Cape St. George has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average37.9°F
30% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Area13.3 sq mi (34.5 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates48.4918°N, 59.1770°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.2"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 27.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.59"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.31"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Bill (2009).

Year Name Category Closest
2009 Bill Category 1 262 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 108 km
2000 Michael Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 5.3 in
February 17°F (-8°C) 4.2 in Coldest
March 24°F (-5°C) 3.7 in
April 33°F (0°C) 3.3 in Driest
May 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
June 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
August 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
October 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in
November 35°F (1°C) 5.1 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 5.6 in Wettest

Cape St. George has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 17°F in February to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and April the driest (3.3").

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2.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 92% below the national average of 33.7%. 28.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 69.1% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.7%
92% below US avg
High School+28.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density61/sq mi
Total Area13.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.0 min
Drive Alone69.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.1%

Hotels in Cape St. George

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Inn at the Cape

Monuments in Cape St. George

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

French Settlers Monument

Clinics in Cape St. George

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

De Grau Clinic

Airports Near Cape St. George

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Stephenville Dymond International AirportYJTMedium Airport
St. Andrews Codroy Valley Airport—Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cape St. George

What is the population of Cape St. George?

Cape St. George has a population of 809 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 61 people per square mile, spread across 13.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 54.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 49.4% male.

Is Cape St. George expensive to live in?

The median household income is $45,200, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $130,000 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $556 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Cape St. George safe?

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

What is the weather like in Cape St. George?

Cape St. George has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.2 inches, with 27.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Cape St. George?

The job market in Cape St. George faces challenges, with unemployment at 22.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $567. There are 25 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 29 minutes, and 7.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Cape St. George?

The median home value in Cape St. George is $130,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $556. The homeownership rate is 88.2%.

How are the schools in Cape St. George?

2.7% of adults in Cape St. George hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Cape St. George?

The average commute in Cape St. George is 29 minutes. 69.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 7.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Cape St. George?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Cape St. George is 100% White. 84% of residents speak only English at home, while 11.7% speak Spanish.

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