Kippens, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Kippens is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 1,842. Residents earn $82,000 per year, which is 9% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,842 Population 335/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income $51,450 per capita
$276,000 Home Value
$780 Median Rent 10.5% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 17.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$276,000 home value, $780/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $82,000
9% higher than US avg
Home Value $276,000
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.6%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $780
33% lower than US avg
Unemployment 17.0%
372% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.5%
1% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,842
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density335/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$82,000
Per Capita$51,450
Unemployment17.0%
Poverty12.5%
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$276,000
Rent$780
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units760
Rent Burden10.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation128 ft (39 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+23.9%
Graduate+4.9%

Community

Commute17 min

Is Kippens a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kippens is $82,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 17.0%, unemployment is notably high. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kippens is $276,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $780 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.9% have completed high school.

Kippens has a population of 1,842 with a density of 335 people per square mile. The median age is 53.2 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).

Population

1,842
Total Population
2021 Census
335
People / sq mi
53.2yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
5.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Kippens vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.3%
24% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg
Other Languages1.6%

Social Characteristics

Kippens vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kippens is $82,000, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Kippens vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,000
9% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,450

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.0%
372% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.5%
1% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.9 min
Drive Alone86.1%
Public Transit3.1%
Work from Home10.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Kippens is $276,000, 2% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $780 (33% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$276,000
2% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$780
33% below US avg
Rent Burden10.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.8%
Renter-Occupied11.8%
Housing Units760

Property Tax

11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.6%
66% below US avg
High School+23.9%
Graduate Degree+4.9%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density335/sq mi
Total Area5.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.9 min
Drive Alone86.1%
Public Transit3.1%
Work from Home10.9%

Nearby Cities

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