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Shea Heights, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Shea Heights is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 1,643. Residents earn $66,531 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,643 Population 6/sq mi density
$66,531 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$161,864 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 160 sunny days/yr
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
$161,864 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $66,531
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $161,864
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $752
35% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,643
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$66,531
Per Capita$41,731
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty18.4%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$161,864
Rent$752
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units657
Rent Burden28.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain60.6 in/yr
Sunny Days160/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Shea Heights a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Shea Heights 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 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Shea Heights is $161,864, 43% 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 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Shea Heights has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 160 sunny days, the area sees less sunshine than many U.S. cities. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches, including 103.7 inches of snow.

Shea Heights has a population of 1,643 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 273.8 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (99.2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 98% of residents.

Population

1,643
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
273.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Shea Heights vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.0%
25% above US avg
Spanish 0.3%
98% below US avg
Other Languages 1.7%

Social Characteristics

Shea Heights vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Shea Heights is $66,531, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,731. The average weekly wage is $803, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 51 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 9.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Shea Heights vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,531
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,731
Avg Weekly Wage$803

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg
Establishments (County)51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Drive Alone78.2%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home9.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Shea Heights is $161,864, 43% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $752 (35% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 657 total housing units in the city. 28.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$161,864
43% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$752
35% below US avg
Rent Burden28.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units657

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Shea Heights receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Shea Heights vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Shea Heights has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 103.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days160 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area273.8 sq mi (709.2 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates47.5499°N, 52.7147°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.6"
59% above US avg
Snowfall 103.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 29, 2009.

Apr 29, 2009 28 km SW of Bay Roberts, Canada M3.3 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ernesto (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ernesto Category 1 145 km
2021 Larry Category 1 145 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 150 km
2010 Igor Category 1 112 km
1982 Debby Category 2 157 km
1980 Georges Category 1 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1864 SW AVALON PENINSULA, NEWFOUNDLAND Earthquake — — 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 5.6 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 5.0 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 5.0 in
April 35°F (2°C) 4.8 in
May 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
June 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 6.1 in Wettest
November 38°F (3°C) 5.6 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 5.8 in

Shea Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (3.5").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 78.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density6/sq mi
Total Area273.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Drive Alone78.2%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home9.1%

Schools in Shea Heights

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Montessori — — — —
Lakecrest — — — —
St. John Bosco — — — —
Lakecrest Independent School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Shea Heights

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VOCM-AM 590 St. John's, NL — AAC+ 57 kbps
CBC Radio One - St. John's, NL (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CJYQ "New Country 930" St. John's, NL country AAC 130 kbps
VOAR 96.7 "Lighthouse FM" St. John's, NL christian MP3 128 kbps
CKIX-FM "Hot 99.1" St. John's, NL contemporary hit radio, new format rebranding AAC 130 kbps
CHOZ-FM 94.7 "OZ FM" St. John's, NL hot adult contemporary MP3 96 kbps
Newfoundland and Labrador's Pioneer Radio Station oldies, religion MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Shea Heights

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apothecary Hall
Apothecary Hall
Bell Island #2 Mine and Community Museum
Blackhead One Room Church and School Museum
Cabot Tower
Cape Spear Lighthouse Museum
James J. O'Mara Pharmacy Museum
Manuel's River Interpretation Center
Newman Wine Vaults
Petty Harbour Museum
Signal Hill Park Interpretation Centre
The Rooms

Libraries in Shea Heights

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A.C. Hunter Public Library0.0
Marjorie Mews Public Library0.0
Michael Donovan Public Library0.0
Mount Pearl Public Library0.0
Queen Elizabeth II Library0.0
Torbay Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Shea Heights

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lester's Farm Market
St. John's Farmer's Market

Hotels in Shea Heights

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Extended Stay Canada - St. John's - Downtown

Cafes in Shea Heights

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Monuments in Shea Heights

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maid of Industry

Gas Stations in Shea Heights

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petro-Canada

Breweries in Shea Heights

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Banished Brewing
Quidi Vidi Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Shea Heights

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Shea Heights

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
St. John's International AirportYYTLarge Airport
Bell Island Airport—Small Airport
Harbour Grace Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Shea Heights

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Recovery Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shea Heights

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Patrick's
War Memorial
Wesley United

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shea Heights

What is the population of Shea Heights?

Shea Heights has a population of 1,643 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 273.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Shea Heights expensive to live in?

The median household income is $66,531, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $161,864 (43% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $752 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Shea Heights safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Shea Heights receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Shea Heights?

Shea Heights has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 60.6 inches, with 103.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Shea Heights?

The unemployment rate in Shea Heights is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $803. There are 51 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 9.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Shea Heights?

The median home value in Shea Heights is $161,864. For renters, the median monthly rent is $752. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Shea Heights?

32.9% of adults in Shea Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Shea Heights?

The average commute in Shea Heights is 25 minutes. 78.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Shea Heights?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Shea Heights is 99.2% White. 98% of residents speak only English at home.

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