Cow Head, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Cow Head is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 398. Residents earn $71,000 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
398 Population 60/sq mi density
$71,000 Median Income $47,000 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$71,000 median income, 25.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,000
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.9%
79% lower than US avg
Unemployment 25.6%
611% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.4%
16% higher than US avg

How Cow Head Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population398
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density60/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$71,000
Per Capita$47,000
Unemployment25.6%
Poverty14.4%
Commute14 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units185
Rent Burden0.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation62 ft (19 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+2.8%

Community

Commute14 min

Is Cow Head a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cow Head receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Cow Head offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cow Head is $71,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 25.6%, unemployment is notably high. 14.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cow Head is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school.

Cow Head has a population of 398 with a density of 60 people per square mile. The median age is 56.4 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%).

Population

398
Total Population
2021 Census
60
People / sq mi
56.4yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
6.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Cow Head vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only101.3%
29% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cow Head vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cow Head is $71,000, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 25.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Cow Head vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,000
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$47,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment25.6%
611% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.4%
16% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.9 min
Drive Alone85.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cow Head is $150,000, 47% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.5%
Renter-Occupied16.2%
Housing Units185

Property Tax

6.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.9%
79% below US avg
High School+33.3%
Graduate Degree+2.8%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density60/sq mi
Total Area6.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.9 min
Drive Alone85.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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