Point Leamington, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Point Leamington is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 574. Residents earn $55,200 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
574 Population 55/sq mi density
$55,200 Median Income $34,000 per capita
$125,000 Home Value
$650 Median Rent 9.5% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$55,200 median income, 28.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $650/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,200
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $125,000
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 1.7%
95% lower than US avg
Median Rent $650
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 28.6%
694% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 24.0%
94% higher than US avg

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

People

Population574
Median Age61.6 yrs
Density55/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$55,200
Per Capita$34,000
Unemployment28.6%
Poverty24.0%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$650
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units325
Rent Burden9.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.7%
High School+37.2%
Graduate+3.3%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Point Leamington a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Point Leamington receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Point Leamington has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Point Leamington is $55,200, 27% below the national average of $75,149. At 28.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 24.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Point Leamington is $125,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

1.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.2% have completed high school.

Point Leamington has a population of 574 with a density of 55 people per square mile. The median age is 61.6 years, 58% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

574
Total Population
2021 Census
55
People / sq mi
61.6yrs
Median Age
58% above US avg
10.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Point Leamington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
94% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Point Leamington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Point Leamington is $55,200, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 28.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Point Leamington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,200
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment28.6%
694% above US avg
Poverty Rate24.0%
94% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.7 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Point Leamington is $125,000, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $650 (44% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,000
56% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$650
44% below US avg
Rent Burden9.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.5%
Renter-Occupied16.9%
Housing Units325

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Point Leamington vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Point Leamington vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area10.4 sq mi (26.8 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates49.3332°N, 55.3982°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
1.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+1.7%
95% below US avg
High School+37.2%
Graduate Degree+3.3%
F Education Grade (1.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density55/sq mi
Total Area10.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.7 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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