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Harbour Grace, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,796 Population 215/sq mi density
$57,600 Median Income $39,360 per capita
$170,000 Home Value
$780 Median Rent 14.6% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 238 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$57,600 median income, 19.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,000 home value, $780/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Harbour Grace, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,600
23% below
$39,360 per capita
Home Value
$170,000
40% below
Median Rent
$780/mo
33% below
14.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
79% below
26.6% high school+
Unemployment
19.6%
444% above
21.1% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
238 sunny days/yr

How Harbour Grace Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
60%
Rent
67%
Poverty
170%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
544%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Harbour Grace a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Harbour Grace residents earn a median household income of $57,600 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,360. The unemployment rate stands at 19.6% (444% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 87 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Harbour Grace is $170,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $780/month, with 14.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.2% of adults in Harbour Grace hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 26.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Harbour Grace has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,796
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density215/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

C
Median Income$57,600
Per Capita$39,360
Unemployment19.6%
Poverty21.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$757

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,000
Rent$780
Ownership83.2%
Housing Units1,310
Rent Burden14.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days238/yr
Rain54.1 in/yr
Elevation23 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+26.6%
Graduate+2.2%

Community

Commute24 min