Sandy Cove, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Sandy Cove is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 120.

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
120 Population 35/sq mi density
$188,000 Home Value
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $188,000
33% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 25.0%
594% higher than US avg

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

People

Population120
Median Age62.0 yrs
Density35/mi²
Male / Female50% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment25.0%
PovertyN/A
Commute8 min

Housing

Home Value$188,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units50

Education

F
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+10.5%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute8 min

Is Sandy Cove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sandy Cove receives an overall livability score of 1.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of F. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Sandy Cove faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

At 25.0%, unemployment is notably high. Workers commute an average of 8 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sandy Cove is $188,000, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 10.5% have completed high school.

Sandy Cove has a population of 120 with a density of 35 people per square mile. The median age is 62.0 years, 59% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

120
Total Population
2021 Census
35
People / sq mi
62.0yrs
Median Age
59% above US avg
3.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 54.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Sandy Cove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Sandy Cove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sandy Cove is N/A. The unemployment rate is 25.0% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 8 minutes.

Income: Sandy Cove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment25.0%
594% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time8.3 min
Drive Alone83.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Sandy Cove is $188,000, 33% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$188,000
33% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

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

Property Tax

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+10.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density35/sq mi
Total Area3.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute8.3 min
Drive Alone83.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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