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Fermeuse, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Fermeuse is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 266. Residents earn $57,600 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
266 Population 18/sq mi density
$57,600 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$57,600 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,600
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $752
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.3%
297% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.0%
21% higher than US avg

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

People

Population266
Median Age59.6 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$57,600
Per Capita$41,731
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty15.0%
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$752
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units130

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation20 ft (6 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+46.9%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute20 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Fermeuse a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fermeuse receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Fermeuse offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fermeuse is $57,600, 23% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fermeuse is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $752 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

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 46.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Fermeuse has a population of 266 with a density of 18 people per square mile. The median age is 59.6 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

266
Total Population
2021 Census
18
People / sq mi
59.6yrs
Median Age
53% above US avg
14.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Fermeuse vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Fermeuse vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fermeuse is $57,600, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Fermeuse vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,600
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,731

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.3%
297% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.8 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Fermeuse is $100,000, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $752 (35% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$752
35% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.3%
Renter-Occupied7.7%
Housing Units130

Property Tax

In Fermeuse, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+46.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density18/sq mi
Total Area14.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.8 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

Witless Bay, NL 1,640 pop · 22.0 mi Bay Bulls, NL 1,566 pop · 24.4 mi Holyrood, NL 2,471 pop · 29.3 mi St. Mary's, NS 2,161 pop · 29.8 mi Harbour Main-Chapel's Cove-Lakeview, NL 1,065 pop · 32.0 mi Goulds, NL 4,418 pop · 34.2 mi Conception Bay South, NL 27,168 pop · 36.2 mi Southlands, NL 5,340 pop · 36.2 mi Pearlgate, NL 6,555 pop · 37.0 mi Glendale, NL 1,901 pop · 37.8 mi Kilbride, NL 5,901 pop · 37.8 mi Donovans, NL 5,302 pop · 38.1 mi Mount Pearl, NL 22,477 pop · 38.2 mi Paradise, NL 22,957 pop · 38.4 mi
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