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Portugal Cove South, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

3.2 /5.0
B Good
86 Population 207/sq mi density
$66,531 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$80,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 227 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$66,531 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Portugal Cove South, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,531
11% below
$41,731 per capita
Home Value
$80,000
72% below
Median Rent
$752/mo
35% below
28.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
60% below
20.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
18.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
227 sunny days/yr

How Portugal Cove South Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Portugal Cove South's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
89%
Home Value
28%
Rent
65%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Portugal Cove South a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Portugal Cove South residents earn a median household income of $66,531 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,731. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Portugal Cove South is $80,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $752/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

13.3% of adults in Portugal Cove South hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 20.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Portugal Cove South has 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 227 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

B
Median Income$66,531
Per Capita$41,731
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty18.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$803

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$752
Ownership100.0%
Housing Units45
Rent Burden28.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days227/yr
Rain60.3 in/yr

Education

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

Community

Commute8 min