Old Perlican, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Old Perlican is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 608. Residents earn $73,000 per year, which is 3% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
608 Population 111/sq mi density
$73,000 Median Income $42,800 per capita
$140,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent 7.7% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$73,000 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,000 home value
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,000
3% lower than US avg
Home Value $140,000
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.1%
82% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.8%
3% higher than US avg

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

People

Population608
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density111/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,000
Per Capita$42,800
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty12.8%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units260
Rent Burden7.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation75 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+37.8%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Old Perlican a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Old Perlican receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Old Perlican offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Old Perlican is $73,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Old Perlican is $140,000, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.8% have completed high school.

Old Perlican has a population of 608 with a density of 111 people per square mile. The median age is 53.2 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.2%).

Population

608
Total Population
2021 Census
111
People / sq mi
53.2yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
5.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Old Perlican vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.2%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Old Perlican vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Old Perlican is $73,000, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Old Perlican vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,000
3% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.8%
3% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.2 min
Drive Alone71.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Old Perlican is $140,000, 50% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,000
50% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden7.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.5%
Renter-Occupied9.6%
Housing Units260

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Old Perlican vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.1 km²)
Population Density111/sq mi
Coordinates48.0804°N, 53.0068°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
6.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.1%
82% below US avg
High School+37.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density111/sq mi
Total Area5.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.2 min
Drive Alone71.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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