Median Income
$60,800
19% lower than US avg
Home Value
$180,000
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.6%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$750
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment
19.0%
428% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
19.2%
55% higher than US avg
How Lewisporte Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,288
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density237/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
C
Median Income$60,800
Per Capita$42,040
Unemployment19.0%
Poverty19.2%
Commute20 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,430
Rent Burden15.4%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation46 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+29.5%
Graduate+3.5%
Is Lewisporte a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Lewisporte 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. Lewisporte has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Lewisporte is $60,800, 19% below the national average of $75,149. At 19.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 19.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Lewisporte is $180,000, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.5% have completed high school.
Lewisporte has a population of 3,288 with a density of 237 people per square mile. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.8%).
Population
3,288
Total Population
2021 Census
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Lewisporte vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.1% |
Social Characteristics
Lewisporte vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Lewisporte is $60,800, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income: Lewisporte vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $60,800 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $42,040 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 19.0% |
| 428% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 19.2% |
| 55% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 19.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.1% |
| Work from Home | 9.9% |
The median home value in Lewisporte is $180,000, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $180,000 |
| 36% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $750 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 15.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.1% |
| Housing Units | 1,430 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Lewisporte vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Lewisporte vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 13.9 sq mi (36.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 237/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2434°N, 55.0620°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |