Lumsden, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Lumsden is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 535. Residents earn $73,000 per year, which is 3% below the national average.

Median Income $73,000

3% lower than US avg

Home Value $120,000

57% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 7.0%

79% lower than US avg

Unemployment 22.0%

511% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 10.8%

13% lower than US avg

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

People

Population535

Median Age52.8 yrs

Density72/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

Median Income$73,000

Per Capita$39,600

Unemployment22.0%

Poverty10.8%

Commute19 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$120,000

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units240

Rent Burden0.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A

Elevation3 ft (1 m)

Education

Bachelor's+7.0%

High School+31.0%

Graduate+3.0%

Community

Commute19 min

Is Lumsden a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lumsden 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. Lumsden offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lumsden is $73,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 22.0%, unemployment is notably high. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lumsden is $120,000, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.0% have completed high school.

Lumsden has a population of 535 with a density of 72 people per square mile. The median age is 52.8 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

535

Total Population

2021 Census

People / sq mi

52.8yrs

Median Age

36% above US avg

7.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%

Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Lumsden 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

Lumsden vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lumsden is $73,000, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 22.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Lumsden vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$73,000
	3% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$39,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	22.0%
	511% above US avg
Poverty Rate	10.8%
	13% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	19.3 min
Drive Alone	81.6%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Lumsden is $120,000, 57% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$120,000
	57% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	93.8%
Renter-Occupied	8.3%
Housing Units	240

Property Tax

7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	7.0%
	79% below US avg
High School+	31.0%
Graduate Degree+	3.0%

D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	72/sq mi
Total Area	7.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	19.3 min
Drive Alone	81.6%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Lumsden, NL

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

People

Economy

Housing

Climate

Education

Community

Is Lumsden a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Lumsden vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Lumsden vs U.S. Average

Income: Lumsden vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities