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Point May, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Point May is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 254. Residents earn $47,600 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
254 Population 10/sq mi density
$47,600 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$50,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 235 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$47,600 median income, 40.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $47,600
37% lower than US avg
Home Value $50,000
82% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $752
35% lower than US avg
Unemployment 40.0%
1011% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 32.5%
162% higher than US avg

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

People

Population254
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

D
Median Income$47,600
Per Capita$41,731
Unemployment40.0%
Poverty32.5%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$50,000
Rent$752
Ownership91.3%
Housing Units115
Rent Burden31.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain55.5 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+24.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Point May a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Point May receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Point May has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Point May is $47,600, 37% below the national average of $75,149. At 40.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 32.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Point May is $50,000, 82% 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 1.1x 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%. 24.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Point May has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches, including 18.8 inches of snow.

Point May has a population of 254 with a density of 10 people per square mile, spread across 24.4 square miles. The median age is 60.0 years, 54% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49% female and 51% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents.

Population

254
Total Population
2021 Census
10
People / sq mi
60.0yrs
Median Age
54% above US avg
24.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Point May 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

Point May vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Point May is $47,600, which is 37% 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 40.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 32.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 8 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Point May vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,600
37% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,731
Avg Weekly Wage$803

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment40.0%
1011% above US avg
Poverty Rate32.5%
162% above US avg
Establishments (County)8

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.8 min
Drive Alone62.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Point May is $50,000, 82% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $752 (35% below the national average of $1,163). 91.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 115 total housing units in the city. 31.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.1x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$50,000
82% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$752
35% below US avg
Rent Burden31.5%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership91.3%
Owner-Occupied91.3%
Renter-Occupied8.7%
Housing Units115

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, Point May receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Point May 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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Point May has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area24.4 sq mi (63.2 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates46.9000°N, 55.9317°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.5"
46% above US avg
Snowfall 18.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.74"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ernesto (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ernesto Category 1 242 km
2021 Larry Category 1 79 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 266 km
2010 Igor Category 1 211 km
2009 Bill Category 1 165 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 216 km
2001 Erin Category 1 251 km
2000 Michael Category 1 130 km
1982 Debby Category 2 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 4.9 in
February 24°F (-5°C) 4.4 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.5 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.3 in
May 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
June 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 5.8 in Wettest
December 30°F (-1°C) 5.0 in

Point May has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 24°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (3.7").

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0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 24.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 62.5% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+24.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density10/sq mi
Total Area24.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.8 min
Drive Alone62.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Radio Stations near Point May

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La 1ere Saint Pierre et Miquelon (975) (PM) public radio MP3 128 kbps
Archipel FM SPM (975) 103.3 (PM) public radio MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Point May

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arche Musée
Fortune Head Geology Centre
Garage des Pompes
L'Atelier
Maison Grise
Musée Archipélitude
Musée Héritage
Provincial Seamen's Museum

Libraries in Point May

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Grand Bank Public Library0.0

Airports Near Point May

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Saint-Pierre Pointe-Blanche AirportFSPMedium Airport
Miquelon AirportMQCSmall Airport
Winterland AirportSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Point May

What is the population of Point May?

Point May has a population of 254 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 24.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 60.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49% female and 51% male.

Is Point May expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,600, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $50,000 (82% 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 1.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Point May safe?

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

What is the weather like in Point May?

Point May has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.5 inches, with 18.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Point May?

The job market in Point May faces challenges, with unemployment at 40.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $803. There are 8 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Point May?

The median home value in Point May is $50,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $752. The homeownership rate is 91.3%.

How are the schools in Point May?

0.0% of adults in Point May hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Point May?

The average commute in Point May is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 62.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Point May?

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

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