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Salvage, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Salvage is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 108. Residents earn $66,531 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
108 Population 18/sq mi density
$66,531 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$110,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$66,531 median income, 41.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, $752/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,531
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $110,000
61% 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 41.2%
1044% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

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

People

Population108
Median Age61.6 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female41% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$66,531
Per Capita$41,731
Unemployment41.2%
Poverty18.4%
Commute6 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent$752
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units50

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation3 ft (1 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+16.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute6 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Salvage a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Salvage receives an overall livability score of 3.0 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. Salvage offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Salvage is $66,531, 11% below the national average of $75,149. At 41.2%, unemployment is notably high. 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 6 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Salvage is $110,000, 61% 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 1.7x 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%. 16.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

Salvage has a population of 108 with a density of 18 people per square mile. The median age is 61.6 years, 58% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

108
Total Population
2021 Census
18
People / sq mi
61.6yrs
Median Age
58% above US avg
6.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40.9%
Female 54.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Salvage vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Salvage vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Salvage is $66,531, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 41.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 6 minutes.

Income: Salvage vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment41.2%
1044% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time6.3 min
Drive Alone50.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Salvage is $110,000, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $752 (35% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,000
61% 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 Salvage, 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: Salvage 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+16.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density18/sq mi
Total Area6.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute6.3 min
Drive Alone50.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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