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Lumsden, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

3.0 /5.0
B Good
535 Population 72/sq mi density
$73,000 Median Income $39,600 per capita
$120,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$73,000 median income, 22.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lumsden, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,000
3% below
$39,600 per capita
Home Value
$120,000
57% below
Median Rent
$752/mo
35% below
0.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
31.0% high school+
Unemployment
22.0%
511% above
10.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Lumsden Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lumsden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
97%
Home Value
43%
Rent
65%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
611%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lumsden a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lumsden residents earn a median household income of $73,000 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,600. The unemployment rate stands at 22.0% (511% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lumsden is $120,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $752/month, with 0.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.0% of adults in Lumsden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 31.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lumsden has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population535
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density72/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B
Median Income$73,000
Per Capita$39,600
Unemployment22.0%
Poverty10.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$762

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$752
Ownership93.8%
Housing Units240
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation3 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+31.0%
Graduate+3.0%

Community

Commute19 min