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Port au Choix, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Port au Choix is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 742. Residents earn $61,200 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
742 Population 54/sq mi density
$61,200 Median Income $44,600 per capita
$90,000 Home Value
$600 Median Rent 5.1% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$61,200 median income, 40.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $600/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,200
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $90,000
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.4%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $600
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment 40.5%
1025% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.4%
65% higher than US avg

How Port au Choix Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population742
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density54/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

C
Median Income$61,200
Per Capita$44,600
Unemployment40.5%
Poverty20.4%
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$600
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units395
Rent Burden5.1%

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+25.2%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute16 min

Is Port au Choix a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Port au Choix receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Port au Choix offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Port au Choix is $61,200, 19% below the national average of $75,149. At 40.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Port au Choix is $90,000, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $600 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.2% have completed high school.

Port au Choix has a population of 742 with a density of 54 people per square mile. The median age is 54.8 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.3%), with 2.6% Asian.

Population

742
Total Population
2021 Census
54
People / sq mi
54.8yrs
Median Age
41% above US avg
13.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Port au Choix vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.7%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Port au Choix vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Port au Choix is $61,200, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 40.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Port au Choix vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,200
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment40.5%
1025% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.4%
65% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.8 min
Drive Alone76.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Port au Choix is $90,000, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $600 (48% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,000
68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$600
48% below US avg
Rent Burden5.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.8%
Renter-Occupied15.2%
Housing Units395

Property Tax

8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.4%
75% below US avg
High School+25.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density54/sq mi
Total Area13.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.8 min
Drive Alone76.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.1%

Nearby Cities

Blanc-Sablon, QC 1,122 pop · 48.6 mi Saint-Paul, QC 6,566 pop · 54.4 mi Baie Verte, NL 1,311 pop · 75.2 mi St. Anthony, NL 2,180 pop · 89.1 mi
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