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Deer Lake, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,864 Population 172/sq mi density
$62,400 Median Income $40,920 per capita
$220,000 Home Value
$820 Median Rent 18.2% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 168 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$62,400 median income, 16.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$220,000 home value, $820/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Deer Lake, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,400
17% below
$40,920 per capita
Home Value
$220,000
22% below
Median Rent
$820/mo
29% below
18.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
82% below
33.4% high school+
Unemployment
16.7%
364% above
18.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
168 sunny days/yr

How Deer Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
78%
Rent
71%
Poverty
145%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
464%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Deer Lake a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Deer Lake residents earn a median household income of $62,400 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,920. The unemployment rate stands at 16.7% (364% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 151 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Deer Lake is $220,000 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $820/month, with 18.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.1% of adults in Deer Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 33.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Deer Lake has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 168 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,864
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density172/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C
Median Income$62,400
Per Capita$40,920
Unemployment16.7%
Poverty18.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$787

Housing

A+
Home Value$220,000
Rent$820
Ownership72.9%
Housing Units2,140
Rent Burden18.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days168/yr
Rain56.1 in/yr
Elevation105 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+33.4%
Graduate+3.0%

Community

Commute18 min