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Little Bay East, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Little Bay East is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 84. Residents earn $66,531 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
84 Population 139/sq mi density
$66,531 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$161,864 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 216 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$66,531 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,864 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $66,531
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $161,864
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $752
35% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

How Little Bay East Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population84
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female47% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$66,531
Per Capita$41,731
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty18.4%
Commute43 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$161,864
Rent$752
Ownership71.4%
Housing Units35
Rent Burden28.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain66.1 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation522 ft (159 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute43 min

Is Little Bay East a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Little Bay East receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, long commute times. Little Bay East offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Little Bay East is $66,531, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Little Bay East is $161,864, 43% 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 2.4x 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

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Little Bay East has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.1 inches, including 27.9 inches of snow.

Little Bay East has a population of 84 with a density of 139 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age is 58.0 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.1% female and 47.1% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents.

Population

84
Total Population
2021 Census
139
People / sq mi
58.0yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%
Female 47.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Little Bay East vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Little Bay East vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Little Bay East is $66,531, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,731. The average weekly wage is $803, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Little Bay East vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,531
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,731
Avg Weekly Wage$803

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg
Establishments (County)3

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time42.5 min
Drive Alone75.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Little Bay East is $161,864, 43% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $752 (35% below the national average of $1,163). 71.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 35 total housing units in the city. 28.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$161,864
43% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$752
35% below US avg
Rent Burden28.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.4%
Owner-Occupied71.4%
Renter-Occupied28.6%
Housing Units35

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, Little Bay East receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Little Bay East 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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Little Bay East has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 522 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average40.3°F
25% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation522 ft (159 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density139/sq mi
Coordinates47.5499°N, 54.8483°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.1"
74% above US avg
Snowfall 27.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.85"
Driest Month (Aug) 4.29"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 29, 2009.

Apr 29, 2009 28 km SW of Bay Roberts, Canada M3.3 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ernesto Category 1 237 km
2021 Larry Category 1 34 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 227 km
2010 Igor Category 1 164 km
2009 Bill Category 1 270 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 282 km
2000 Michael Category 1 239 km
1982 Debby Category 2 257 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 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 5.9 in
February 21°F (-6°C) 5.4 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 5.2 in
April 35°F (2°C) 5.3 in
May 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in
June 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
July 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in
August 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Driest
September 54°F (12°C) 6.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 6.9 in Wettest
November 36°F (2°C) 6.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 6.1 in

Little Bay East has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 21°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.9") and August the driest (4.3").

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0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 75% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+33.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density139/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute42.5 min
Drive Alone75.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Radio Stations near Little Bay East

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Airports Near Little Bay East

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Winterland AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Little Bay East

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Bay East

What is the population of Little Bay East?

Little Bay East has a population of 84 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 139 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 58.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.1% female and 47.1% male.

Is Little Bay East expensive to live in?

The median household income is $66,531, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $161,864 (43% 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 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Little Bay East safe?

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

What is the weather like in Little Bay East?

Little Bay East has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.1 inches, with 27.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Little Bay East?

The unemployment rate in Little Bay East is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $803. There are 3 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 43 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Little Bay East?

The median home value in Little Bay East is $161,864. For renters, the median monthly rent is $752. The homeownership rate is 71.4%.

How are the schools in Little Bay East?

0.0% of adults in Little Bay East hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Little Bay East?

The average commute in Little Bay East is 43 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 75% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Little Bay East?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Little Bay East is 100% White. 100% of residents speak only English at home.

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