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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.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
583 Population 429/sq mi density
$68,500 Median Income $43,600 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 12.2% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 230 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
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
Median Rent $752
35% 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
Rent$752
Ownership93.8%
Housing Units240
Rent Burden12.2%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain58.6 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
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 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. Lawn has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

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. Renters pay a median of $752 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

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

Climate & Weather

Lawn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches, including 20.1 inches of snow.

Lawn has a population of 583 with a density of 429 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles. The median age is 54.4 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.6% female and 49.6% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 99.2% of residents.

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 Only 99.2%
26% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
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. Per capita income is $43,600 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $838, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 19.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 18 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Lawn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,500
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,600
Avg Weekly Wage$838

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.3%
436% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.6%
18% above US avg
Establishments (County)18

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 median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $752 (35% below the national average of $1,163). 93.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 240 total housing units in the city. 12.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$752
35% below US avg
Rent Burden12.2%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership93.8%
Owner-Occupied93.8%
Renter-Occupied8.3%
Housing Units240

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Lawn receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Lawn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density429/sq mi
Coordinates46.9499°N, 55.5316°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.6"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 20.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.86"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ernesto (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ernesto Category 1 221 km
2021 Larry Category 1 48 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 239 km
2010 Igor Category 1 182 km
2009 Bill Category 1 195 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 243 km
2001 Erin Category 1 252 km
2000 Michael Category 1 159 km
1982 Debby Category 2 241 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1864 SW AVALON PENINSULA, NEWFOUNDLAND Earthquake 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 5.2 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 4.9 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.7 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.6 in
May 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in
June 53°F (11°C) 4.7 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in Driest
August 62°F (16°C) 4.1 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 5.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.7 in
November 38°F (3°C) 5.9 in Wettest
December 30°F (-1°C) 5.3 in

Lawn has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (3.9").

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3.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 91% below the national average of 33.7%. 25.8% have completed high school. 3.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 65.2% of workers drive alone to work.

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)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density429/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Lawn

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Holy Name of Mary Academy
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Radio Stations near Lawn

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Lawn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Provincial Seamen's Museum

Libraries in Lawn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Grand Bank Public Library0.0

Gas Stations in Lawn

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wilson's Gas Stop

Airports Near Lawn

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Saint-Pierre Pointe-Blanche AirportFSPMedium Airport
Winterland AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Lawn

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lawn Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lawn

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of the Holy Name of Jesus

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lawn

What is the population of Lawn?

Lawn has a population of 583 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 429 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 54.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.6% female and 49.6% male.

Is Lawn expensive to live in?

The median household income is $68,500, 9% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $100,000 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $752 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Lawn safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Lawn receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Lawn?

Lawn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.6 inches, with 20.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lawn?

The job market in Lawn faces challenges, with unemployment at 19.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $838. There are 18 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Lawn?

The median home value in Lawn is $100,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $752. The homeownership rate is 93.8%.

How are the schools in Lawn?

3.1% of adults in Lawn hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.8% have completed high school. 3.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Lawn?

The average commute in Lawn is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 65.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Lawn?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Lawn is 100% White. 99.2% of residents speak only English at home.

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