Labrador City, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Labrador City is a small city in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 7,412. Residents earn $147,000 per year, which is 96% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
7,412 Population 563/sq mi density
$147,000 Median Income $76,500 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 5.4% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$147,000 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $147,000
96% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.1%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.5%
53% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.6%
63% lower than US avg

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

People

Population7,412
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density563/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A+
Median Income$147,000
Per Capita$76,500
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty4.6%
Commute14 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,070
Rent Burden5.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,841 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+26.8%
Graduate+1.8%

Community

Commute14 min

Is Labrador City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Labrador City receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Labrador City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Labrador City is $147,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 96% above $75,149. This places Labrador City among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Labrador City is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.8% have completed high school.

Labrador City has a population of 7,412 with a density of 563 people per square mile. The median age is 38.4 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92%), with 6.6% Asian.

Population

7,412
Total Population
2021 Census
563
People / sq mi
38.4yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
13.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Labrador City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.6%
15% above US avg
Spanish2.4%
82% below US avg
Other Languages7%

Social Characteristics

Labrador City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Labrador City is $147,000, which is 96% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Labrador City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$147,000
96% above US avg
Per Capita Income$76,500

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.6%
63% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.0 min
Drive Alone91.1%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home3.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Labrador City is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden5.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.5%
Renter-Occupied22.5%
Housing Units3,070

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Labrador City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation1,841 ft (561 m)
Area13.2 sq mi (34.1 km²)
Population Density563/sq mi
Coordinates52.9463°N, 66.9114°W
TimezoneAmerica/Goose_Bay
10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.1%
70% below US avg
High School+26.8%
Graduate Degree+1.8%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density563/sq mi
Total Area13.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.0 min
Drive Alone91.1%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home3.4%

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