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.

2.9 /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
C+
Overall
2.9 / 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
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
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
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,115
Rent Burden16.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation138 ft

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 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. 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.

Education

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

Spaniard's Bay has a population of 2,630 with a density of 103 people per square mile. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.8%).

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 Only99.2%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.2%
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. The unemployment rate is 19.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Spaniard's Bay vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.9%
453% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.8%
52% above US avg

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 average. Monthly rent averages $870 (25% below US avg).

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

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

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Spaniard's Bay vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Spaniard's Bay vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

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
6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg).

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)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density103/sq mi
Total Area25.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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

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