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Salmon Cove, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
764 Population 470/sq mi density
$61,200 Median Income $37,000 per capita
$190,000 Home Value
$880 Median Rent 8.7% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 241 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$61,200 median income, 23.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$190,000 home value, $880/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Salmon Cove, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,200
19% below
$37,000 per capita
Home Value
$190,000
33% below
Median Rent
$880/mo
24% below
8.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
87% below
25.9% high school+
Unemployment
23.9%
564% above
19.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
241 sunny days/yr

How Salmon Cove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
67%
Rent
76%
Poverty
158%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
664%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Salmon Cove a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Salmon Cove residents earn a median household income of $61,200 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,000. The unemployment rate stands at 23.9% (564% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 24 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Salmon Cove is $190,000 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $880/month, with 8.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

4.4% of adults in Salmon Cove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 25.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Salmon Cove has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population764
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density470/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

C
Median Income$61,200
Per Capita$37,000
Unemployment23.9%
Poverty19.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$712

Housing

A+
Home Value$190,000
Rent$880
Ownership91.2%
Housing Units340
Rent Burden8.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days241/yr
Rain52.2 in/yr
Elevation13 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+25.9%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute34 min