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King's Cove, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

King's Cove is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 75. Residents earn $66,531 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
75 Population 9/sq mi density
$66,531 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$85,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$66,531 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,531
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $85,000
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.4%
36% lower than US avg
Median Rent $752
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

How King's Cove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population75
Median Age64.5 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female53% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

B
Median Income$66,531
Per Capita$41,731
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty18.4%
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$752
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units45

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation121 ft (37 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+14.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute37 min
Broadband94.0%

Is King's Cove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, King's Cove receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, long commute times. King's Cove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in King's Cove is $66,531, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in King's Cove is $85,000, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $752 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 14.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

King's Cove has a population of 75 with a density of 9 people per square mile. The median age is 64.5 years, 66% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.9%).

Population

75
Total Population
2021 Census
9
People / sq mi
64.5yrs
Median Age
66% above US avg
8.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 53.3%

Race & Ethnicity

King's Cove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.3%
19% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages6.7%

Social Characteristics

King's Cove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in King's Cove is $66,531, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: King's Cove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,531
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,731

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in King's Cove is $85,000, 70% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $752 (35% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,000
70% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$752
35% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units45

Property Tax

In King's Cove, 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: King's Cove 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

21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.4%
36% below US avg
High School+14.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density9/sq mi
Total Area8.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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