Lewin's Cove, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Lewin's Cove is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 546. Residents earn $76,000 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
546 Population 224/sq mi density
$76,000 Median Income $48,200 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent 10.4% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$76,000 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,000
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.7%
77% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.7%
169% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.6%
10% higher than US avg

How Lewin's Cove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population546
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density224/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$76,000
Per Capita$48,200
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty13.6%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units245
Rent Burden10.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation128 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+21.2%
Graduate+1.9%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Lewin's Cove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lewin's Cove receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Lewin's Cove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lewin's Cove is $76,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.7%, unemployment is notably high. 13.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lewin's Cove is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.2% have completed high school.

Lewin's Cove has a population of 546 with a density of 224 people per square mile. The median age is 48.4 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

546
Total Population
2021 Census
224
People / sq mi
48.4yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Lewin's Cove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.2%
25% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages1.8%

Social Characteristics

Lewin's Cove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lewin's Cove is $76,000, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Lewin's Cove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,000
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.7%
169% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.6%
10% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.5 min
Drive Alone82.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Lewin's Cove is $200,000, 29% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden10.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.7%
Renter-Occupied12.2%
Housing Units245

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Lewin's Cove vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Lewin's Cove vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density224/sq mi
Coordinates47.0832°N, 55.2150°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.7%
77% below US avg
High School+21.2%
Graduate Degree+1.9%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density224/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.5 min
Drive Alone82.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.9%

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