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Riverhead, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
165 Population 4/sq mi density
$66,531 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 225 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$66,531 median income, 29.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Riverhead, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,531
11% below
$41,731 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Median Rent
$752/mo
35% below
28.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
78% below
36.6% high school+
Unemployment
29.4%
717% above
18.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
225 sunny days/yr

How Riverhead Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Home Value
53%
Rent
65%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
817%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Riverhead a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Riverhead 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 29.4% (717% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Riverhead is $150,000 , 47% 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

7.3% of adults in Riverhead hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 36.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Riverhead has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population165
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C+
Median Income$66,531
Per Capita$41,731
Unemployment29.4%
Poverty18.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$803

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$752
Ownership95.2%
Housing Units105
Rent Burden28.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days225/yr
Rain61.1 in/yr
Elevation240 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+36.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute39 min