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Harbour Breton, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,477 Population 277/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $41,000 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$650 Median Rent 9.5% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 225 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 15.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $650/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Harbour Breton, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,500
4% below
$41,000 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
65% below
Median Rent
$650/mo
44% below
9.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
83% below
30.4% high school+
Unemployment
15.3%
325% above
16.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
225 sunny days/yr

How Harbour Breton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
96%
Home Value
35%
Rent
56%
Poverty
132%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
425%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Harbour Breton 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

Harbour Breton residents earn a median household income of $72,500 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,000. The unemployment rate stands at 15.3% (325% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 46 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Harbour Breton is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $650/month, with 9.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

5.8% of adults in Harbour Breton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 30.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Harbour Breton has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,477
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density277/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C+
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$41,000
Unemployment15.3%
Poverty16.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$788

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$650
Ownership80.2%
Housing Units630
Rent Burden9.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days225/yr
Rain61.0 in/yr

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+30.4%
Graduate+1.2%

Community

Commute16 min