Port au Port East, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Port au Port East is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 413. Residents earn $55,600 per year, which is 26% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
413 Population 43/sq mi density
$55,600 Median Income $38,000 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$55,600 median income, 20.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$180,000 home value
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,600
26% lower than US avg
Home Value $180,000
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.0%
88% lower than US avg
Unemployment 20.7%
475% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 24.0%
94% higher than US avg

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

People

Population413
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density43/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$55,600
Per Capita$38,000
Unemployment20.7%
Poverty24.0%
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units205
Rent Burden12.2%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation125 ft (38 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+29.0%
Graduate+2.6%

Community

Commute18 min

Is Port au Port East a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Port au Port East 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. Port au Port East has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Port au Port East is $55,600, 26% below the national average of $75,149. At 20.7%, 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 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Port au Port East is $180,000, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

4.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.0% have completed high school.

Port au Port East has a population of 413 with a density of 43 people per square mile. The median age is 57.2 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

413
Total Population
2021 Census
43
People / sq mi
57.2yrs
Median Age
47% above US avg
9.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Port au Port East vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.6%
24% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg
Other Languages1.2%

Social Characteristics

Port au Port East vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Port au Port East is $55,600, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 20.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Port au Port East vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,600
26% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment20.7%
475% above US avg
Poverty Rate24.0%
94% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.8 min
Drive Alone81.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Port au Port East is $180,000, 36% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,000
36% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden12.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.2%
Renter-Occupied12.2%
Housing Units205

Property Tax

4.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.0%
88% below US avg
High School+29.0%
Graduate Degree+2.6%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density43/sq mi
Total Area9.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.8 min
Drive Alone81.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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