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Forteau, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

3.0 /5.0
B Good
377 Population 130/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income $47,600 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 8.6% income on rent
34°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 21.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Forteau, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,000
9% above
$47,600 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Median Rent
$752/mo
35% below
8.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
26.8% high school+
Unemployment
21.1%
486% above
16.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
34°F
261 sunny days/yr

How Forteau Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
109%
Home Value
53%
Rent
65%
Poverty
129%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
586%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Forteau a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Forteau residents earn a median household income of $82,000 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,600. The unemployment rate stands at 21.1% (486% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Forteau is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $752/month, with 8.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.0% of adults in Forteau hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 26.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Forteau has an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population377
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density130/mi²
Male / Female51% / 51%

Economy

C+
Median Income$82,000
Per Capita$47,600
Unemployment21.1%
Poverty16.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$915

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$752
Ownership85.3%
Housing Units170
Rent Burden8.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp34°F
Sunny Days261/yr
Rain41.5 in/yr
Elevation341 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+26.8%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute17 min