Holyrood, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Holyrood is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 2,471. Residents earn $87,000 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,471 Population 51/sq mi density
$87,000 Median Income $54,900 per capita
$320,000 Home Value
$900 Median Rent 14.1% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$87,000 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$320,000 home value, $900/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,000
16% higher than US avg
Home Value $320,000
14% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.7%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent $900
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.2%
239% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.5%
15% lower than US avg

How Holyrood Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,471
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density51/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$87,000
Per Capita$54,900
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty10.5%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$320,000
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units990
Rent Burden14.1%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation43 ft (13 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+25.6%
Graduate+3.2%

Community

Commute30 min

Is Holyrood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Holyrood receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Holyrood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Holyrood is $87,000, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 12.2%, unemployment is notably high. 10.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Holyrood is $320,000, 14% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.6% have completed high school.

Holyrood has a population of 2,471 with a density of 51 people per square mile. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.8%).

Population

2,471
Total Population
2021 Census
51
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
48.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Holyrood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.4%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Holyrood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Holyrood is $87,000, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Holyrood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,000
16% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,900

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.2%
239% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.5%
15% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.6 min
Drive Alone88.6%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home16.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Holyrood is $320,000, 14% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$320,000
14% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$900
23% below US avg
Rent Burden14.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.3%
Renter-Occupied15.7%
Housing Units990

Property Tax

13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.7%
59% below US avg
High School+25.6%
Graduate Degree+3.2%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density51/sq mi
Total Area48.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.6 min
Drive Alone88.6%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home16.3%

Nearby Cities

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