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Cape St. George, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

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

Cape St. George, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,200
40% below
$29,500 per capita
Home Value
$130,000
54% below
Median Rent
$556/mo
52% below
10.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.7%
92% below
28.6% high school+
Unemployment
22.0%
511% above
30.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
241 sunny days/yr

How Cape St. George Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
46%
Rent
48%
Poverty
244%
Bachelor's
8%
Unemployment
611%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cape St. George a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cape St. George residents earn a median household income of $45,200 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,500. The unemployment rate stands at 22.0% (511% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cape St. George is $130,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $556/month, with 10.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

2.7% of adults in Cape St. George hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below the national average). 28.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Cape St. George has 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. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

D
Median Income$45,200
Per Capita$29,500
Unemployment22.0%
Poverty30.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$567

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
Sunny Days241/yr
Rain52.2 in/yr
Elevation423 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute29 min