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.

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
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
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.7% bachelor's degree or higher
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
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units380
Rent Burden10.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation423 ft

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. 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.

Education

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

Cape St. George has a population of 809 with a density of 61 people per square mile. The median age is 54.0 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

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 Only84.0%
7% above US avg
Spanish11.7%
12% below US avg
Other Languages4.3%

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. The unemployment rate is 22.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 30.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Cape St. George vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment22.0%
511% above US avg
Poverty Rate30.2%
144% above US avg

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 average. Monthly rent averages $556 (52% below US avg).

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

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

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Cape St. George vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Cape St. George vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

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
2.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below US avg).

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)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density61/sq mi
Total Area13.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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

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