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South River, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

3.1 /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
41°F Avg Temperature 238 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 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+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

South River, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,000
3% below
$49,400 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
11% below
Median Rent
$1,030/mo
11% below
8.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
60% below
22.3% high school+
Unemployment
14.3%
297% above
13.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
238 sunny days/yr

How South River Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
97%
Home Value
89%
Rent
89%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
397%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South River a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South River residents earn a median household income of $73,000 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,400. The unemployment rate stands at 14.3% (297% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South River is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,030/month, with 8.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

13.4% of adults in South River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 22.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

South River has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

C+
Median Income$73,000
Per Capita$49,400
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty13.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$950

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$1,030
Ownership79.0%
Housing Units285
Rent Burden8.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days238/yr
Rain54.2 in/yr
Elevation95 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute32 min