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Goose Cove East, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Goose Cove East is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 172. Residents earn $66,531 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
172 Population 165/sq mi density
$66,531 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$80,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent
35°F Avg Temperature 247 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$66,531 median income, 17.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $752/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,531
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $80,000
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $752
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 17.6%
389% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

How Goose Cove East Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population172
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density165/mi²
Male / Female51% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$66,531
Per Capita$41,731
Unemployment17.6%
Poverty18.4%
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$752
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units60

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain49.3 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr

Education

B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+51.7%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute15 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Goose Cove East a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Goose Cove East receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Goose Cove East offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Goose Cove East is $66,531, 11% below the national average of $75,149. At 17.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Goose Cove East is $80,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $752 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 51.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Goose Cove East has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches, including 24.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Goose Cove East has a population of 172 with a density of 165 people per square mile. The median age is 54.4 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

172
Total Population
165
People / sq mi
54.4yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 45.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Goose Cove East vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.1%
24% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages2.9%

Social Characteristics

Goose Cove East vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Goose Cove East is $66,531, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Goose Cove East vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,531
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,731

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.6%
389% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.0 min
Drive Alone83.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Goose Cove East is $80,000, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $752 (35% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,000
72% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$752
35% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units60

Property Tax

In Goose Cove East, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Goose Cove East vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Goose Cove East has an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.3 inches. The area enjoys 247 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average35.3°F
35% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.3 inches
30% above US avg
Snowfall24.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density165/sq mi
Coordinates51.3083°N, 55.6279°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+51.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density165/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.0 min
Drive Alone83.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

St. Anthony, NL 2,180 pop · 4.5 mi Blanc-Sablon, QC 1,122 pop · 68.3 mi Saint-Paul, QC 6,566 pop · 90.4 mi Baie Verte, NL 1,311 pop · 98.1 mi
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