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Miles Cove, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Miles Cove is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 97. Residents earn $66,531 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
97 Population 63/sq mi density
$66,531 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$85,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$66,531 median income, 28.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $66,531
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $85,000
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $752
35% lower than US avg
Unemployment 28.6%
694% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

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

People

Population97
Median Age64.5 yrs
Density63/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$66,531
Per Capita$41,731
Unemployment28.6%
Poverty18.4%
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$752
Ownership90.9%
Housing Units55
Rent Burden28.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr

Education

C
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+25.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute36 min

Is Miles Cove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Miles Cove receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, long commute times. Miles Cove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Miles Cove is $66,531, 11% below the national average of $75,149. At 28.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Miles Cove is $85,000, 70% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $752 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Miles Cove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. With 262 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches, including 19.0 inches of snow.

Miles Cove has a population of 97 with a density of 63 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles. The median age is 64.5 years, 66% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.4% female and 52.6% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents.

Population

97
Total Population
2021 Census
63
People / sq mi
64.5yrs
Median Age
66% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Miles Cove 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

Miles Cove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Miles Cove is $66,531, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,731. The average weekly wage is $803, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 28.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Miles Cove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,531
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,731
Avg Weekly Wage$803

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment28.6%
694% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg
Establishments (County)3

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.0 min
Drive Alone0.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Miles Cove is $85,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $752 (35% below the national average of $1,163). 90.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 55 total housing units in the city. 28.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,000
70% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$752
35% below US avg
Rent Burden28.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership90.9%
Owner-Occupied90.9%
Renter-Occupied9.1%
Housing Units55

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Miles Cove receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Miles Cove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average38.0°F
30% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates49.5333°N, 55.7815°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 19.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.33"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.76"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Larry (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Larry Category 1 198 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 3.5 in
February 17°F (-9°C) 3.3 in Coldest
March 24°F (-4°C) 2.8 in
April 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
June 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
August 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
September 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
October 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 3.4 in

Miles Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 17°F in February to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (2.8").

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0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 25.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 0% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+25.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density63/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.0 min
Drive Alone0.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Museums in Miles Cove

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Triton Sperm Whale Pavilion

Airports Near Miles Cove

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Exploits Valley Botwood AirportSmall Airport
Springdale AirportSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Miles Cove

What is the population of Miles Cove?

Miles Cove has a population of 97 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 64.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.4% female and 52.6% male.

Is Miles Cove expensive to live in?

The median household income is $66,531, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $85,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $752 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Miles Cove safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Miles Cove receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Miles Cove?

Miles Cove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.7 inches, with 19.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Miles Cove?

The job market in Miles Cove faces challenges, with unemployment at 28.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $803. There are 3 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 36 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Miles Cove?

The median home value in Miles Cove is $85,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $752. The homeownership rate is 90.9%.

How are the schools in Miles Cove?

0.0% of adults in Miles Cove hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Miles Cove?

The average commute in Miles Cove is 36 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 0% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Miles Cove?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Miles Cove is 100% White. 100% of residents speak only English at home.

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