Lourdes, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Lourdes is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 502. Residents earn $46,800 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
502 Population 176/sq mi density
$46,800 Median Income $29,900 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$636 Median Rent 9.1% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$46,800 median income, 32.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $636/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,800
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.6%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $636
45% lower than US avg
Unemployment 32.5%
803% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 31.6%
155% higher than US avg

How Lourdes Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population502
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density176/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

D
Median Income$46,800
Per Capita$29,900
Unemployment32.5%
Poverty31.6%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$636
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units220
Rent Burden9.1%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation59 ft (18 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+23.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Lourdes a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lourdes receives an overall livability score of 2.6 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, below-average incomes. Lourdes has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lourdes is $46,800, 38% below the national average of $75,149. At 32.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 31.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lourdes is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $636 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

5.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.6% have completed high school.

Lourdes has a population of 502 with a density of 176 people per square mile. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

502
Total Population
2021 Census
176
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
2.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Lourdes vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.0%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lourdes vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lourdes is $46,800, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 32.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 31.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Lourdes vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,800
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,900

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment32.5%
803% above US avg
Poverty Rate31.6%
155% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.0 min
Drive Alone70.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Lourdes is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $636 (45% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$636
45% below US avg
Rent Burden9.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.0%
Renter-Occupied25.0%
Housing Units220

Property Tax

5.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.6%
83% below US avg
High School+23.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density176/sq mi
Total Area2.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.0 min
Drive Alone70.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.7%

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