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Heart's Delight-Islington, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Heart's Delight-Islington is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 646. Residents earn $54,000 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
646 Population 62/sq mi density
$54,000 Median Income $33,800 per capita
$172,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$54,000 median income, 19.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$172,000 home value, $752/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,000
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $172,000
39% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.2%
91% lower than US avg
Median Rent $752
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 19.7%
447% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 21.6%
74% higher than US avg

How Heart's Delight-Islington Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population646
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density62/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C
Median Income$54,000
Per Capita$33,800
Unemployment19.7%
Poverty21.6%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$172,000
Rent$752
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units315
Rent Burden19.1%

Health

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

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+34.4%
Graduate+1.6%

Community

Commute29 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Heart's Delight-Islington a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Heart's Delight-Islington receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Heart's Delight-Islington has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Heart's Delight-Islington is $54,000, 28% below the national average of $75,149. At 19.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 21.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Heart's Delight-Islington is $172,000, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $752 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Heart's Delight-Islington has a population of 646 with a density of 62 people per square mile. The median age is 60.0 years, 54% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.6%).

Population

646
Total Population
2021 Census
62
People / sq mi
60.0yrs
Median Age
54% above US avg
10.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 52.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Heart's Delight-Islington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Heart's Delight-Islington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Heart's Delight-Islington is $54,000, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Heart's Delight-Islington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,000
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.7%
447% above US avg
Poverty Rate21.6%
74% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.4 min
Drive Alone81.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Heart's Delight-Islington is $172,000, 39% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $752 (35% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$172,000
39% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$752
35% below US avg
Rent Burden19.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.5%
Renter-Occupied9.5%
Housing Units315

Property Tax

In Heart's Delight-Islington, 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: Heart's Delight-Islington 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

3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.2%
91% below US avg
High School+34.4%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density62/sq mi
Total Area10.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.4 min
Drive Alone81.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.4%

Nearby Cities

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