Ferryland, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Ferryland is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 371. Residents earn $59,600 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
371 Population 73/sq mi density
$59,600 Median Income $45,400 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$59,600 median income, 32.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,600
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $180,000
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.8%
74% lower than US avg
Unemployment 32.0%
789% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.0%
29% higher than US avg

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

People

Population371
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$59,600
Per Capita$45,400
Unemployment32.0%
Poverty16.0%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units190
Rent Burden0.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation10 ft (3 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+32.4%
Graduate+2.9%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Ferryland a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ferryland 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, below-average incomes. Ferryland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ferryland is $59,600, 21% below the national average of $75,149. At 32.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ferryland is $180,000, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.4% have completed high school.

Ferryland has a population of 371 with a density of 73 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 (98.5%).

Population

371
Total Population
2021 Census
73
People / sq mi
60.8yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
5.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Ferryland vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.7%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages1.3%

Social Characteristics

Ferryland vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ferryland is $59,600, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 32.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Ferryland vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,600
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment32.0%
789% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.0%
29% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.1 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home33.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Ferryland is $180,000, 36% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,000
36% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.7%
Renter-Occupied5.3%
Housing Units190

Property Tax

8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.8%
74% below US avg
High School+32.4%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density73/sq mi
Total Area5.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.1 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home33.3%

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