Flatrock, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Flatrock is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 1,722. Residents earn $115,000 per year, which is 53% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,722 Population 246/sq mi density
$115,000 Median Income $62,500 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$1,250 Median Rent 6.9% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$115,000 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $1,250/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $115,000
53% higher than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,250
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 9.4%
161% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.6%
63% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,722
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density246/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$115,000
Per Capita$62,500
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty4.6%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$1,250
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units655
Rent Burden6.9%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation325 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+30.5%
Graduate+6.6%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Flatrock a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Flatrock receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Flatrock offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Flatrock is $115,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 53% above $75,149. This places Flatrock among higher-income communities. At 9.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Flatrock is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,250 per month. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.5% have completed high school.

Flatrock has a population of 1,722 with a density of 246 people per square mile. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.5%).

Population

1,722
Total Population
2021 Census
246
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
7.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Flatrock vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.0%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Flatrock vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Flatrock is $115,000, which is 53% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Flatrock vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$115,000
53% above US avg
Per Capita Income$62,500

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.4%
161% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.6%
63% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.0 min
Drive Alone87.7%
Public Transit1.4%
Work from Home17.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Flatrock is $348,000, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,250 (7% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,000
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,250
7% above US avg
Rent Burden6.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.4%
Renter-Occupied7.6%
Housing Units655

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²)
Population Density246/sq mi
Coordinates47.6999°N, 52.7148°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+30.5%
Graduate Degree+6.6%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density246/sq mi
Total Area7.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.0 min
Drive Alone87.7%
Public Transit1.4%
Work from Home17.1%

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