Conception Harbour, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Conception Harbour is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 624. Residents earn $66,500 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
624 Population 75/sq mi density
$66,500 Median Income $48,800 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$66,500 median income, 35.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$250,000 home value
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,500
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.0%
85% lower than US avg
Unemployment 35.4%
883% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.4%
16% higher than US avg

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

People

Population624
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density75/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$66,500
Per Capita$48,800
Unemployment35.4%
Poverty14.4%
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units290
Rent Burden6.9%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation187 ft (57 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+21.8%
Graduate+2.0%

Community

Commute39 min

Is Conception Harbour a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Conception Harbour receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Conception Harbour has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Conception Harbour is $66,500, 12% below the national average of $75,149. At 35.4%, unemployment is notably high. 14.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Conception Harbour is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

5.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.8% have completed high school.

Conception Harbour has a population of 624 with a density of 75 people per square mile. The median age is 53.6 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.1%).

Population

624
Total Population
2021 Census
75
People / sq mi
53.6yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
8.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Conception Harbour vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Conception Harbour vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Conception Harbour is $66,500, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 35.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Conception Harbour vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,500
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$48,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment35.4%
883% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.4%
16% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.7 min
Drive Alone85.2%
Public Transit7.4%
Work from Home14.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Conception Harbour is $250,000, 11% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden6.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.4%
Renter-Occupied8.6%
Housing Units290

Property Tax

5.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.0%
85% below US avg
High School+21.8%
Graduate Degree+2.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density75/sq mi
Total Area8.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.7 min
Drive Alone85.2%
Public Transit7.4%
Work from Home14.8%

Nearby Cities

Harbour Main-Chapel's Cove-Lakeview, NL 1,065 pop · 3.1 mi Holyrood, NL 2,471 pop · 5.8 mi Clarke's Beach, NL 1,400 pop · 7.5 mi Conception Bay South, NL 27,168 pop · 11.0 mi Bay Roberts, NL 5,974 pop · 11.1 mi Spaniard's Bay, NL 2,630 pop · 12.4 mi Upper Island Cove, NL 1,401 pop · 14.3 mi Paradise, NL 22,957 pop · 16.8 mi Harbour Grace, NL 2,796 pop · 16.9 mi Karwood Estates, NL 4,235 pop · 18.0 mi Wabana, NL 1,815 pop · 18.2 mi Donovans, NL 5,302 pop · 18.6 mi Southlands, NL 5,340 pop · 18.7 mi Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, NL 8,415 pop · 19.0 mi
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