Hermitage-Sandyville, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Hermitage-Sandyville is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 404. Residents earn $66,000 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
404 Population 36/sq mi density
$66,000 Median Income $33,800 per capita
$50,000 Home Value
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$66,000 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,000 home value
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,000
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $50,000
82% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.5%
93% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.2%
239% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.0%
45% higher than US avg

How Hermitage-Sandyville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population404
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density36/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$66,000
Per Capita$33,800
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty18.0%
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$50,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units190
Rent Burden0.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation118 ft (36 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.5%
High School+39.5%
Graduate+2.5%

Community

Commute17 min

Is Hermitage-Sandyville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hermitage-Sandyville receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Hermitage-Sandyville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hermitage-Sandyville is $66,000, 12% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hermitage-Sandyville is $50,000, 82% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 39.5% have completed high school.

Hermitage-Sandyville has a population of 404 with a density of 36 people per square mile. The median age is 59.2 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

404
Total Population
2021 Census
36
People / sq mi
59.2yrs
Median Age
52% above US avg
11.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Hermitage-Sandyville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.8%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages1.2%

Social Characteristics

Hermitage-Sandyville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hermitage-Sandyville is $66,000, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Hermitage-Sandyville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,000
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.2%
239% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.0%
45% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.9 min
Drive Alone63.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home23.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Hermitage-Sandyville is $50,000, 82% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$50,000
82% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.7%
Renter-Occupied5.3%
Housing Units190

Property Tax

2.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.5%
93% below US avg
High School+39.5%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density36/sq mi
Total Area11.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.9 min
Drive Alone63.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home23.3%

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