LaScie, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

LaScie is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 820. Residents earn $70,500 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
820 Population 73/sq mi density
$70,500 Median Income $43,500 per capita
$85,000 Home Value
$650 Median Rent 12.3% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$70,500 median income, 14.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $650/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,500
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $85,000
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.2%
94% lower than US avg
Median Rent $650
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.6%
306% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.8%
60% higher than US avg

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

People

Population820
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$43,500
Unemployment14.6%
Poverty19.8%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$650
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units365
Rent Burden12.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation72 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.2%
High School+30.9%
Graduate+2.9%

Community

Commute22 min

Is LaScie a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, LaScie receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. LaScie has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in LaScie is $70,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 14.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 19.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in LaScie is $85,000, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.9% have completed high school.

LaScie has a population of 820 with a density of 73 people per square mile. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).

Population

820
Total Population
2021 Census
73
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
11.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

LaScie vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

LaScie vs U.S. Average

The median household income in LaScie is $70,500, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: LaScie vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,500
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,500

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.6%
306% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.8%
60% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.0 min
Drive Alone69.4%
Public Transit3.2%
Work from Home12.9%

Walkability

The median home value in LaScie is $85,000, 70% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $650 (44% 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$650
44% below US avg
Rent Burden12.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.9%
Renter-Occupied15.1%
Housing Units365

Property Tax

Health Metrics: LaScie vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area11.3 sq mi (29.2 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates49.9500°N, 55.5981°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
2.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.2%
94% below US avg
High School+30.9%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density73/sq mi
Total Area11.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.0 min
Drive Alone69.4%
Public Transit3.2%
Work from Home12.9%

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