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Lord's Cove, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Lord's Cove is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 155. Residents earn $66,531 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
155 Population 14/sq mi density
$66,531 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$80,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$66,531 median income, 18.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $752/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,531
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $80,000
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.0%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $752
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 18.8%
422% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

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

People

Population155
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female48% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$66,531
Per Capita$41,731
Unemployment18.8%
Poverty18.4%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$752
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units90

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation180 ft (55 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+12.5%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute21 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Lord's Cove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lord's Cove receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Lord's Cove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lord's Cove is $66,531, 11% below the national average of $75,149. At 18.8%, unemployment is notably high. 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 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lord's Cove is $80,000, 72% 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 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 12.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Lord's Cove has a population of 155 with a density of 14 people per square mile. The median age is 58.0 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

155
Total Population
2021 Census
14
People / sq mi
58.0yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
11.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Lord's Cove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lord's Cove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lord's Cove is $66,531, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Lord's Cove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.8%
422% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.5 min
Drive Alone76.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Lord's Cove is $80,000, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $752 (35% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,000
72% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$752
35% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.3%
Renter-Occupied16.7%
Housing Units90

Property Tax

In Lord's Cove, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

5.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.0%
85% below US avg
High School+12.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density14/sq mi
Total Area11.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.5 min
Drive Alone76.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

St. Lawrence, NL 1,115 pop · 12.8 mi Fortune, NL 1,285 pop · 14.9 mi Grand Bank, NL 2,152 pop · 15.7 mi Saint-Pierre 6,200 pop · 25.3 mi Burin, NL 2,237 pop · 26.3 mi Marystown, NL 5,204 pop · 31.2 mi Miquelon 1,141 pop · 36.9 mi Harbour Breton, NL 1,477 pop · 41.9 mi St. Alban's, NL 1,189 pop · 68.5 mi Placentia, NL 3,289 pop · 83.6 mi St. Mary's, NS 2,161 pop · 98.4 mi
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