Lawn, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Lawn is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 583. Residents earn $68,500 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
583 Population 429/sq mi density
$68,500 Median Income $43,600 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$68,500 median income, 19.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,500
9% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.1%
91% lower than US avg
Unemployment 19.3%
436% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.6%
18% higher than US avg

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

People

Population583
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density429/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$68,500
Per Capita$43,600
Unemployment19.3%
Poverty14.6%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units240
Rent Burden12.2%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation125 ft (38 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+25.8%
Graduate+3.1%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Lawn a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lawn receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Lawn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lawn is $68,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 19.3%, unemployment is notably high. 14.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lawn is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.8% have completed high school.

Lawn has a population of 583 with a density of 429 people per square mile. The median age is 54.4 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

583
Total Population
2021 Census
429
People / sq mi
54.4yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Lawn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.2%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lawn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lawn is $68,500, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Lawn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,500
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.3%
436% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.6%
18% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.9 min
Drive Alone65.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Lawn is $100,000, 65% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden12.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.8%
Renter-Occupied8.3%
Housing Units240

Property Tax

3.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.1%
91% below US avg
High School+25.8%
Graduate Degree+3.1%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density429/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.9 min
Drive Alone65.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

St. Lawrence, NL 1,115 pop · 6.7 mi Grand Bank, NL 2,152 pop · 15.1 mi Fortune, NL 1,285 pop · 16.3 mi Burin, NL 2,237 pop · 18.5 mi Marystown, NL 5,204 pop · 23.4 mi Saint-Pierre 6,200 pop · 32.7 mi Harbour Breton, NL 1,477 pop · 38.9 mi Miquelon 1,141 pop · 41.3 mi St. Alban's, NL 1,189 pop · 65.1 mi Placentia, NL 3,289 pop · 76.3 mi St. Mary's, NS 2,161 pop · 92.0 mi
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