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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.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /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
41°F Avg Temperature 235 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 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+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
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
Ownership84.3%
Housing Units990
Rent Burden14.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain55.4 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
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 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine. 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.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

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

Climate & Weather

Holyrood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches, including 19.9 inches of snow.

Holyrood has a population of 2,471 with a density of 51 people per square mile, spread across 48.7 square miles. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.2% female and 49.8% male. The city is predominantly White (99.8%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 99.4% of residents.

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 Only 99.4%
27% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
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. Per capita income is $54,900 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,056, 26% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 12.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 77 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes. 16.3% of workers work from home.

Income: Holyrood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,000
16% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,900
Avg Weekly Wage$1,056

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.2%
239% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.5%
15% below US avg
Establishments (County)77

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 median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below the national average of $1,163). 84.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 990 total housing units in the city. 14.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

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

Homeownership84.3%
Owner-Occupied84.3%
Renter-Occupied15.7%
Housing Units990

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Holyrood receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Holyrood vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Holyrood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average41.1°F
24% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area48.7 sq mi (126.0 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates47.3832°N, 53.1314°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.4"
46% above US avg
Snowfall 19.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.74"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 29, 2009.

Apr 29, 2009 28 km SW of Bay Roberts, Canada M3.3 28 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ernesto (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ernesto Category 1 158 km
2021 Larry Category 1 111 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 138 km
2010 Igor Category 1 87 km
1982 Debby Category 2 153 km
1980 Georges Category 1 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1864 SW AVALON PENINSULA, NEWFOUNDLAND Earthquake - - 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 5.4 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 4.5 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.7 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.4 in
May 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
June 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
August 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Driest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in Wettest
November 38°F (3°C) 5.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 5.4 in

Holyrood has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.7").

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13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59% below the national average of 33.7%. 25.6% have completed high school. 3.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 88.6% of workers drive alone to work.

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)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density51/sq mi
Total Area48.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Radio Stations near Holyrood

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VOCM-AM 590 St. John's, NL - AAC+ 57 kbps
CHVO "New Country 103.9" Carbonear, NL country AAC 130 kbps
CBC Radio One - St. John's, NL (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CJYQ "New Country 930" St. John's, NL country AAC 130 kbps
VOAR 96.7 "Lighthouse FM" St. John's, NL christian MP3 128 kbps
CKIX-FM "Hot 99.1" St. John's, NL contemporary hit radio, new format rebranding AAC 130 kbps
CHOZ-FM 94.7 "OZ FM" St. John's, NL hot adult contemporary MP3 96 kbps
Tits.FM - MP3 56 kbps
Newfoundland and Labrador's Pioneer Radio Station oldies, religion MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Holyrood

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cupids Legacy Centre
Hawthorne Cottage
Manuel's River Interpretation Center

Libraries in Holyrood

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bay Roberts Public Library0.0
Brigus Public Library0.0
Holyrood Public Library0.0

Cafes in Holyrood

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Zoos in Holyrood

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Salmonier Nature Park

Clinics in Holyrood

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Penney's Professional Building

Dentists in Holyrood

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Holyrood Dental Office

Gas Stations in Holyrood

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Irving
North Atlantic

Banks in Holyrood

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RBC

Golf Courses in Holyrood

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Willows

Airports Near Holyrood

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
St. John's International AirportYYTLarge Airport
Bell Island Airport-Small Airport
Harbour Grace Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Holyrood

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Cross Parish

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holyrood

What is the population of Holyrood?

Holyrood has a population of 2,471 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 48.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.2% female and 49.8% male.

Is Holyrood expensive to live in?

The median household income is $87,000, 16% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $320,000 (14% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Holyrood safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Holyrood receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Holyrood?

Holyrood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.4 inches, with 19.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Holyrood?

The job market in Holyrood faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,056. There are 77 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 16.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Holyrood?

The median home value in Holyrood is $320,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $900. The homeownership rate is 84.3%.

How are the schools in Holyrood?

13.7% of adults in Holyrood hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.6% have completed high school. 3.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Holyrood?

The average commute in Holyrood is 30 minutes. 88.6% of workers drive alone to work, 1.2% use public transit, and 16.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Holyrood?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Holyrood is 99.8% White. 99.4% of residents speak only English at home.

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