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Rencontre East, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Rencontre East is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 115. Residents earn $66,531 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
115 Population 116/sq mi density
$66,531 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$90,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent
B+
Overall
3.6 / 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
$90,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,531
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $90,000
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $752
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

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

People

Population115
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density116/mi²
Male / Female48% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$66,531
Per Capita$41,731
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty18.4%
Commute8 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$752
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units50

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Education

C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+40.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute8 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Rencontre East a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rencontre East receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Rencontre East offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rencontre East is $66,531, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 8 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rencontre East is $90,000, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $752 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 40.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Rencontre East has a population of 115 with a density of 116 people per square mile. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

115
Total Population
2021 Census
116
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 56.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Rencontre East vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Rencontre East vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rencontre East is $66,531, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 8 minutes.

Income: Rencontre East vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,531
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,731

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time7.5 min
Drive Alone0.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Rencontre East is $90,000, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $752 (35% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,000
68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$752
35% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units50

Property Tax

In Rencontre East, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rencontre East vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+40.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density116/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute7.5 min
Drive Alone0.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

Harbour Breton, NL 1,477 pop · 29.1 mi Marystown, NL 5,204 pop · 32.4 mi St. Alban's, NL 1,189 pop · 33.6 mi Burin, NL 2,237 pop · 38.0 mi Grand Bank, NL 2,152 pop · 44.9 mi Fortune, NL 1,285 pop · 48.6 mi St. Lawrence, NL 1,115 pop · 50.3 mi Placentia, NL 3,289 pop · 64.6 mi Miquelon 1,141 pop · 66.0 mi Clarenville, NL 6,704 pop · 68.6 mi Clarenville-Shoal Harbour, NL 3,478 pop · 69.0 mi Saint-Pierre 6,200 pop · 74.3 mi Spaniard's Bay, NL 2,630 pop · 90.1 mi Clarke's Beach, NL 1,400 pop · 90.2 mi
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