Cox's Cove, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Cox's Cove is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 664. Residents earn $53,200 per year, which is 29% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
664 Population 238/sq mi density
$53,200 Median Income $33,800 per capita
$89,000 Home Value
$520 Median Rent 4.9% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$53,200 median income, 25.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,000 home value, $520/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,200
29% lower than US avg
Home Value $89,000
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.6%
89% lower than US avg
Median Rent $520
55% lower than US avg
Unemployment 25.0%
594% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 22.8%
84% higher than US avg

How Cox's Cove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population664
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density238/mi²
Male / Female48% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$53,200
Per Capita$33,800
Unemployment25.0%
Poverty22.8%
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,000
Rent$520
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units305
Rent Burden4.9%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation141 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+24.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute38 min

Is Cox's Cove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cox's Cove receives an overall livability score of 2.8 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. Cox's Cove has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cox's Cove is $53,200, 29% below the national average of $75,149. At 25.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 22.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cox's Cove is $89,000, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $520 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.3% have completed high school.

Cox's Cove has a population of 664 with a density of 238 people per square mile. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

664
Total Population
2021 Census
238
People / sq mi
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
2.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Cox's Cove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cox's Cove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cox's Cove is $53,200, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 25.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Cox's Cove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,200
29% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment25.0%
594% above US avg
Poverty Rate22.8%
84% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.5 min
Drive Alone71.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cox's Cove is $89,000, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $520 (55% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$89,000
68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$520
55% below US avg
Rent Burden4.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.5%
Renter-Occupied9.8%
Housing Units305

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Cox's Cove vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Cox's Cove vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density238/sq mi
Coordinates49.1167°N, 58.0817°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
3.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.6%
89% below US avg
High School+24.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density238/sq mi
Total Area2.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.5 min
Drive Alone71.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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