Glovertown, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Glovertown is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 1,948. Residents earn $63,200 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,948 Population 72/sq mi density
$63,200 Median Income $42,120 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$840 Median Rent 10.3% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$63,200 median income, 22.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $840/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,200
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $180,000
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.2%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $840
28% lower than US avg
Unemployment 22.8%
533% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.6%
50% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,948
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density72/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C
Median Income$63,200
Per Capita$42,120
Unemployment22.8%
Poverty18.6%
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$840
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units820
Rent Burden10.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation26 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+27.1%
Graduate+2.8%

Community

Commute20 min

Is Glovertown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Glovertown receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Glovertown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Glovertown is $63,200, 16% below the national average of $75,149. At 22.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.6% 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 Glovertown is $180,000, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.1% have completed high school.

Glovertown has a population of 1,948 with a density of 72 people per square mile. The median age is 54.8 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.5%).

Population

1,948
Total Population
2021 Census
72
People / sq mi
54.8yrs
Median Age
41% above US avg
27.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Glovertown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg
Other Languages1%

Social Characteristics

Glovertown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Glovertown is $63,200, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 22.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Glovertown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,200
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,120

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment22.8%
533% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.6%
50% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.8 min
Drive Alone82.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Glovertown is $180,000, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,000
36% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$840
28% below US avg
Rent Burden10.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.8%
Renter-Occupied15.2%
Housing Units820

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area27.0 sq mi (69.9 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates48.6832°N, 54.0314°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.2%
79% below US avg
High School+27.1%
Graduate Degree+2.8%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density72/sq mi
Total Area27.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.8 min
Drive Alone82.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.7%

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