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Mount Moriah, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Mount Moriah is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 700. Residents earn $79,000 per year, which is 5% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
700 Population 116/sq mi density
$79,000 Median Income $40,000 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 5.4% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 238 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
$79,000 median income, 18.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $79,000
5% higher than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.4%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $752
35% lower than US avg
Unemployment 18.1%
403% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.8%
3% higher than US avg

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

People

Population700
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density116/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$79,000
Per Capita$40,000
Unemployment18.1%
Poverty12.8%
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$752
Ownership90.9%
Housing Units275
Rent Burden5.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain54.1 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+34.1%
Graduate+1.6%

Community

Commute17 min

Is Mount Moriah a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mount Moriah is $79,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 18.1%, unemployment is notably high. 12.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mount Moriah is $200,000, 29% 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 2.5x 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

5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Mount Moriah has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches, including 26.1 inches of snow.

Mount Moriah has a population of 700 with a density of 116 people per square mile, spread across 6.1 square miles. The median age is 48.4 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.3% female and 50.7% male. The city is predominantly White (98.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.6% of residents.

Population

700
Total Population
2021 Census
116
People / sq mi
48.4yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
6.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Moriah vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages 1.4%

Social Characteristics

Mount Moriah vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Moriah is $79,000, which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,000. The average weekly wage is $769, 46% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 18.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 22 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 7.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Mount Moriah vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$79,000
5% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,000
Avg Weekly Wage$769

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.1%
403% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.8%
3% above US avg
Establishments (County)22

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.0 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Moriah is $200,000, 29% 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 275 total housing units in the city. 5.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$752
35% below US avg
Rent Burden5.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership90.9%
Owner-Occupied90.9%
Renter-Occupied9.1%
Housing Units275

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, Mount Moriah receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Mount Moriah 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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Mount Moriah has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average37.4°F
31% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates48.9667°N, 58.0317°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 26.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.47"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.72"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Bill (2009).

Year Name Category Closest
2009 Bill Category 1 297 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 158 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 5.4 in
February 16°F (-9°C) 3.9 in Coldest
March 23°F (-5°C) 3.3 in
April 32°F (0°C) 2.7 in Driest
May 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in
June 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
July 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in
September 51°F (11°C) 5.4 in
October 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in
November 33°F (0°C) 5.5 in Wettest
December 23°F (-5°C) 5.4 in

Mount Moriah has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 16°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and April the driest (2.7").

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5.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 84% below the national average of 33.7%. 34.1% have completed high school. 1.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 87.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.4%
84% below US avg
High School+34.1%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density116/sq mi
Total Area6.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.0 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.3%

Radio Stations near Mount Moriah

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Corner Brook, NL (MP3 Stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Mount Moriah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ferriss Hodgett Library0.0
Gen Hansen Library0.0

Cafes in Mount Moriah

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gazebo

Breweries in Mount Moriah

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bootleg Brew Company

Ski Resorts Near Mount Moriah

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Marble Mountain 0.0 $0

Airports Near Mount Moriah

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Deer Lake AirportYDFMedium Airport
Stephenville Dymond International AirportYJTMedium Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Moriah

What is the population of Mount Moriah?

Mount Moriah has a population of 700 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 116 people per square mile, spread across 6.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.3% female and 50.7% male.

Is Mount Moriah expensive to live in?

The median household income is $79,000, 5% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% 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 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Mount Moriah safe?

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

What is the weather like in Mount Moriah?

Mount Moriah has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.1 inches, with 26.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Mount Moriah?

The job market in Mount Moriah faces challenges, with unemployment at 18.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $769. There are 22 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 17 minutes, and 7.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Mount Moriah?

The median home value in Mount Moriah is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $752. The homeownership rate is 90.9%.

How are the schools in Mount Moriah?

5.4% of adults in Mount Moriah hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.1% have completed high school. 1.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Mount Moriah?

The average commute in Mount Moriah is 17 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 87.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 7.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Mount Moriah?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Moriah is 98.6% White. 98.6% of residents speak only English at home.

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