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Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
8,415 Population 378/sq mi density
$114,000 Median Income $65,700 per capita
$376,000 Home Value
$950 Median Rent 13.6% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 235 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$114,000 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$376,000 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$114,000
52% above
$65,700 per capita
Home Value
$376,000
33% above
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
13.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
48% below
23.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
6.3% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
235 sunny days/yr

How Portugal Cove-St. Philip's Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
152%
Home Value
133%
Rent
82%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
219%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Portugal Cove-St. Philip's a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Portugal Cove-St. Philip's residents earn a median household income of $114,000 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,700. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 261 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's is $376,000 , 33% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $950/month, with 13.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

17.7% of adults in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 23.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Portugal Cove-St. Philip's 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 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,415
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density378/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

A
Median Income$114,000
Per Capita$65,700
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty6.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,263

Housing

A+
Home Value$376,000
Rent$950
Ownership86.0%
Housing Units3,170
Rent Burden13.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days235/yr
Rain55.7 in/yr
Elevation433 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+23.3%
Graduate+7.9%

Community

Commute23 min

Did You Know?

23.6% work from home.