South River, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

South River is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 674. Residents earn $73,000 per year, which is 3% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
674 Population 293/sq mi density
$73,000 Median Income $49,400 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$1,030 Median Rent 8.8% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$73,000 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $1,030/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,000
3% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.4%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,030
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.3%
297% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.0%
5% higher than US avg

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

People

Population674
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density293/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$73,000
Per Capita$49,400
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty13.0%
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$1,030
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units285
Rent Burden8.8%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation95 ft (29 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+22.3%
Graduate+5.4%

Community

Commute32 min

Is South River a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, South River receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. South River offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in South River is $73,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 14.3%, unemployment is notably high. 13.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in South River is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,030 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.3% have completed high school.

South River has a population of 674 with a density of 293 people per square mile. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

674
Total Population
2021 Census
293
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
2.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

South River vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
94% below US avg

Social Characteristics

South River vs U.S. Average

The median household income in South River is $73,000, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: South River vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,000
3% below US avg
Per Capita Income$49,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.3%
297% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.0%
5% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.4 min
Drive Alone81.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.2%

Walkability

The median home value in South River is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,030 (11% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,030
11% below US avg
Rent Burden8.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.0%
Renter-Occupied21.1%
Housing Units285

Property Tax

13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.4%
60% below US avg
High School+22.3%
Graduate Degree+5.4%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density293/sq mi
Total Area2.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.4 min
Drive Alone81.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.2%

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