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Fogo Island, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,117 Population 23/sq mi density
$62,400 Median Income $40,800 per capita
$139,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 5.2% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$62,400 median income, 25.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Fogo Island, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,400
17% below
$40,800 per capita
Home Value
$139,000
51% below
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
5.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
31.8% high school+
Unemployment
25.4%
606% above
17.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
261 sunny days/yr

How Fogo Island Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
49%
Rent
69%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
706%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fogo Island a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fogo Island residents earn a median household income of $62,400 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,800. The unemployment rate stands at 25.4% (606% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 66 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fogo Island is $139,000 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $800/month, with 5.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.0% of adults in Fogo Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 31.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Fogo Island has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,117
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

C+
Median Income$62,400
Per Capita$40,800
Unemployment25.4%
Poverty17.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$785

Housing

A+
Home Value$139,000
Rent$800
Ownership91.7%
Housing Units965
Rent Burden5.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days261/yr
Rain41.4 in/yr
Elevation151 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+31.8%
Graduate+2.1%

Community

Commute23 min