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Spaniard's Bay, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Spaniard's Bay is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 2,630. Residents earn $63,600 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,630 Population 103/sq mi density
$63,600 Median Income $40,120 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$870 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 238 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$63,600 median income, 19.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $870/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $63,600
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.3%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $870
25% lower than US avg
Unemployment 19.9%
453% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.8%
52% higher than US avg

How Spaniard's Bay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,630
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density103/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$63,600
Per Capita$40,120
Unemployment19.9%
Poverty18.8%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$870
Ownership85.7%
Housing Units1,115
Rent Burden16.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain54.2 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+30.9%
Graduate+1.8%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Spaniard's Bay a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Spaniard's Bay receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Spaniard's Bay has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Spaniard's Bay is $63,600, 15% below the national average of $75,149. At 19.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Spaniard's Bay is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Spaniard's Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. 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, including 19.3 inches of snow.

Spaniard's Bay has a population of 2,630 with a density of 103 people per square mile, spread across 25.5 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.6% female and 49.4% male. The city is predominantly White (99.8%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 99.2% of residents.

Population

2,630
Total Population
2021 Census
103
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
25.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Spaniard's Bay vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 99.2%
26% above US avg
Spanish 0.2%
99% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Spaniard's Bay vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Spaniard's Bay is $63,600, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,120. The average weekly wage is $772, 46% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 19.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 82 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes. 10.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Spaniard's Bay vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,600
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,120
Avg Weekly Wage$772

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.9%
453% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.8%
52% above US avg
Establishments (County)82

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.0 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit2.6%
Work from Home10.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Spaniard's Bay is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $870 (25% below the national average of $1,163). 85.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,115 total housing units in the city. 16.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$870
25% below US avg
Rent Burden16.3%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.7%
Owner-Occupied85.7%
Renter-Occupied13.9%
Housing Units1,115

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, Spaniard's Bay receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Spaniard's Bay 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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Spaniard's Bay has a cool climate with 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, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average41.2°F
24% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area25.5 sq mi (66.1 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates47.6166°N, 53.2814°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.2"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 19.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.55"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.58"

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 29 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 1 182 km
2021 Larry Category 1 105 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 166 km
2010 Igor Category 1 113 km
1982 Debby Category 2 181 km
1980 Georges Category 1 279 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 — — 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 5.1 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 4.5 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.5 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.3 in
May 44°F (6°C) 3.7 in
June 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
August 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Driest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.6 in Wettest
November 38°F (4°C) 4.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 5.2 in

Spaniard's Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.6").

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6.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 81% below the national average of 33.7%. 30.9% have completed high school. 1.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 82.1% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.6% use public transit.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.3%
81% below US avg
High School+30.9%
Graduate Degree+1.8%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density103/sq mi
Total Area25.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.0 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit2.6%
Work from Home10.3%

Radio Stations near Spaniard's Bay

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHVO "New Country 103.9" Carbonear, NL country AAC 130 kbps
VOAR 96.7 "Lighthouse FM" St. John's, NL christian MP3 128 kbps
Tits.FM — MP3 56 kbps

Museums in Spaniard's Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cupids Legacy Centre
Gordon G. Pike Railway Heritage Museum
Hawthorne Cottage
Railway Station Museum

Libraries in Spaniard's Bay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bay Roberts Public Library0.0
Brigus Public Library0.0
Holyrood Public Library0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Spaniard's Bay

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Spaniard's Bay

4 airports within the area.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Spaniard's Bay

What is the population of Spaniard's Bay?

Spaniard's Bay has a population of 2,630 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 103 people per square mile, spread across 25.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

Is Spaniard's Bay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $63,600, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Spaniard's Bay safe?

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

What is the weather like in Spaniard's Bay?

Spaniard's Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.2 inches, with 19.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Spaniard's Bay?

The job market in Spaniard's Bay faces challenges, with unemployment at 19.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $772. There are 82 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 29 minutes, and 10.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Spaniard's Bay?

The median home value in Spaniard's Bay is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $870. The homeownership rate is 85.7%.

How are the schools in Spaniard's Bay?

6.3% of adults in Spaniard's Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.9% have completed high school. 1.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Spaniard's Bay?

The average commute in Spaniard's Bay is 29 minutes. 82.1% of workers drive alone to work, 2.6% use public transit, and 10.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Spaniard's Bay?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Spaniard's Bay is 99.8% White. 99.2% of residents speak only English at home.

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