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Portugal Cove South, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Portugal Cove South is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 86.

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
86 Population 207/sq mi density
$80,000 Home Value
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $80,000
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.3%
60% lower than US avg

How Portugal Cove South Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population86
Median Age63.2 yrs
Density207/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Housing

Home Value$80,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units45

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+20.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute8 min

Is Portugal Cove South a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Portugal Cove South receives an overall livability score of 2.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include affordable housing. Portugal Cove South has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

Workers commute an average of 8 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Portugal Cove South is $80,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.0% have completed high school.

Portugal Cove South has a population of 86 with a density of 207 people per square mile. The median age is 63.2 years, 62% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

86
Total Population
2021 Census
207
People / sq mi
63.2yrs
Median Age
62% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%
Female 52.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Portugal Cove South vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Portugal Cove South vs U.S. Average

The median home value in Portugal Cove South is $80,000, 72% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,000
72% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units45

Property Tax

13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.3%
60% below US avg
High School+20.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density207/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute8.0 min
Drive Alone40.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

St. Mary's, NS 2,161 pop · 21.2 mi Witless Bay, NL 1,640 pop · 45.2 mi Bay Bulls, NL 1,566 pop · 47.6 mi Holyrood, NL 2,471 pop · 47.6 mi Placentia, NL 3,289 pop · 49.5 mi Harbour Main-Chapel's Cove-Lakeview, NL 1,065 pop · 49.7 mi Conception Bay South, NL 27,168 pop · 56.7 mi Goulds, NL 4,418 pop · 57.1 mi Clarke's Beach, NL 1,400 pop · 58.2 mi Southlands, NL 5,340 pop · 58.6 mi Pearlgate, NL 6,555 pop · 59.5 mi Paradise, NL 22,957 pop · 60.1 mi Glendale, NL 1,901 pop · 60.1 mi Donovans, NL 5,302 pop · 60.3 mi
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