Eastport, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Eastport is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 527. Residents earn $55,600 per year, which is 26% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
527 Population 74/sq mi density
$55,600 Median Income $31,900 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$544 Median Rent 15.1% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$55,600 median income, 31.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $544/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,600
26% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.4%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $544
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment 31.8%
783% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.6%
42% higher than US avg

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

People

Population527
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$55,600
Per Capita$31,900
Unemployment31.8%
Poverty17.6%
Commute10 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$544
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units265
Rent Burden15.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation46 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+36.2%
Graduate+2.1%

Community

Commute10 min

Is Eastport a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Eastport 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, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Eastport has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Eastport is $55,600, 26% below the national average of $75,149. At 31.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Eastport is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $544 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.2% have completed high school.

Eastport has a population of 527 with a density of 74 people per square mile. The median age is 60.8 years, 56% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

527
Total Population
2021 Census
74
People / sq mi
60.8yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
7.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Eastport vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Eastport vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Eastport is $55,600, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 31.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes.

Income: Eastport vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,600
26% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,900

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment31.8%
783% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.6%
42% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time10.3 min
Drive Alone93.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Eastport is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $544 (53% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$544
53% below US avg
Rent Burden15.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.7%
Renter-Occupied26.4%
Housing Units265

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Eastport vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Eastport vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.5 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates48.6499°N, 53.7481°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.4%
81% below US avg
High School+36.2%
Graduate Degree+2.1%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density74/sq mi
Total Area7.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute10.3 min
Drive Alone93.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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