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Channel-Port aux Basques, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,547 Population 237/sq mi density
$62,000 Median Income $43,720 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$700 Median Rent 12.2% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 220 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$62,000 median income, 17.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $700/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Channel-Port aux Basques, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,000
17% below
$43,720 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Median Rent
$700/mo
40% below
12.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
83% below
32.0% high school+
Unemployment
17.1%
375% above
15.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
220 sunny days/yr

How Channel-Port aux Basques Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Channel-Port aux Basques's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
83%
Home Value
53%
Rent
60%
Poverty
126%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
475%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Channel-Port aux Basques a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Channel-Port aux Basques residents earn a median household income of $62,000 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,720. The unemployment rate stands at 17.1% (375% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 110 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Channel-Port aux Basques is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $700/month, with 12.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

5.8% of adults in Channel-Port aux Basques hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 32.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Channel-Port aux Basques has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,547
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density237/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C+
Median Income$62,000
Per Capita$43,720
Unemployment17.1%
Poverty15.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$841

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$700
Ownership78.3%
Housing Units1,680
Rent Burden12.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days220/yr
Rain63.8 in/yr
Elevation13 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+32.0%
Graduate+1.9%

Community

Commute15 min