Placentia, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,289 Population 147/sq mi density
$59,600 Median Income $44,200 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$665 Median Rent 10.7% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$59,600 median income, 16.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $665/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Placentia, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,600
21% below
$44,200 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Median Rent
$665/mo
43% below
10.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
24.8% high school+
Unemployment
16.4%
356% above
17.1% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Placentia Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Placentia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Home Value
53%
Rent
57%
Poverty
138%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
456%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Placentia a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Placentia residents earn a median household income of $59,600 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,200. The unemployment rate stands at 16.4% (356% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 102 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Placentia is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $665/month, with 10.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.8% of adults in Placentia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 24.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Placentia has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,289
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density147/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

C
Median Income$59,600
Per Capita$44,200
Unemployment16.4%
Poverty17.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$850

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$665
Ownership81.6%
Housing Units1,545
Rent Burden10.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain54.7 in/yr

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+24.8%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute23 min