Meadows, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Meadows is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 404. Residents earn $73,500 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
404 Population 274/sq mi density
$73,500 Median Income $39,600 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$73,500 median income, 16.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,500
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.6%
86% lower than US avg
Unemployment 16.7%
364% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.0%
13% higher than US avg

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

People

Population404
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density274/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$73,500
Per Capita$39,600
Unemployment16.7%
Poverty14.0%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units215
Rent Burden11.6%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation230 ft (70 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+36.8%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Meadows a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Meadows receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Meadows offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Meadows is $73,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 16.7%, unemployment is notably high. 14.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Meadows is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.8% have completed high school.

Meadows has a population of 404 with a density of 274 people per square mile. The median age is 51.6 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

404
Total Population
2021 Census
274
People / sq mi
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Meadows vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Meadows vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Meadows is $73,500, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Meadows vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,500
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.7%
364% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.2 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Meadows is $150,000, 47% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden11.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.4%
Renter-Occupied11.6%
Housing Units215

Property Tax

4.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.6%
86% below US avg
High School+36.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density274/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.2 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.1%

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