Port Hope Simpson, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Port Hope Simpson is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 403. Residents earn $79,500 per year, which is 6% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
403 Population 33/sq mi density
$79,500 Median Income $45,000 per capita
$90,000 Home Value
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$79,500 median income, 43.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $79,500
6% higher than US avg
Home Value $90,000
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.4%
87% lower than US avg
Unemployment 43.6%
1111% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.4%
16% lower than US avg

How Port Hope Simpson Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population403
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female51% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$79,500
Per Capita$45,000
Unemployment43.6%
Poverty10.4%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units160
Rent Burden0.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation3 ft (1 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+27.9%
Graduate+2.9%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Port Hope Simpson a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Port Hope Simpson receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Port Hope Simpson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Port Hope Simpson is $79,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 43.6%, unemployment is notably high. 10.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Port Hope Simpson is $90,000, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.9% have completed high school.

Port Hope Simpson has a population of 403 with a density of 33 people per square mile. The median age is 48.4 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

403
Total Population
2021 Census
33
People / sq mi
48.4yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
12.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Port Hope Simpson vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Port Hope Simpson vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Port Hope Simpson is $79,500, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 43.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Port Hope Simpson vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$79,500
6% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment43.6%
1111% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.4%
16% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.5 min
Drive Alone57.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Port Hope Simpson is $90,000, 68% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,000
68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.5%
Renter-Occupied12.5%
Housing Units160

Property Tax

4.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.4%
87% below US avg
High School+27.9%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density33/sq mi
Total Area12.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.5 min
Drive Alone57.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.5%

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