Marystown, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Marystown is a small city in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 5,204. Residents earn $60,000 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,204 Population 217/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $41,120 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$730 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 20.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $730/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,000
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.6%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $730
37% lower than US avg
Unemployment 20.2%
461% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.3%
64% higher than US avg

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

People

Population5,204
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density217/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$41,120
Unemployment20.2%
Poverty20.3%
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$730
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,325
Rent Burden14.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation49 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+23.4%
Graduate+2.6%

Community

Commute17 min

Is Marystown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Marystown receives an overall livability score of 2.9 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. Marystown has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Marystown is $60,000, 20% below the national average of $75,149. At 20.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Marystown is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $730 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.4% have completed high school.

Marystown has a population of 5,204 with a density of 217 people per square mile. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%).

Population

5,204
Total Population
2021 Census
217
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
24.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Marystown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.2%
25% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg
Other Languages1.5%

Social Characteristics

Marystown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Marystown is $60,000, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 20.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Marystown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,000
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,120

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment20.2%
461% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.3%
64% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.6 min
Drive Alone84.2%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home7.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Marystown is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $730 (37% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$730
37% below US avg
Rent Burden14.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.2%
Renter-Occupied29.0%
Housing Units2,325

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Marystown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Marystown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area24.0 sq mi (62.2 km²)
Population Density217/sq mi
Coordinates47.1666°N, 55.1483°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.6%
80% below US avg
High School+23.4%
Graduate Degree+2.6%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density217/sq mi
Total Area24.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.6 min
Drive Alone84.2%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home7.5%

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