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St. Alban's, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

St. Alban's is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 1,189. Residents earn $53,200 per year, which is 29% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,189 Population 150/sq mi density
$53,200 Median Income $37,300 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$604 Median Rent 4.5% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 216 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$53,200 median income, 13.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $604/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $53,200
29% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.7%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent $604
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.8%
283% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 23.4%
89% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,189
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density150/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C
Median Income$53,200
Per Capita$37,300
Unemployment13.8%
Poverty23.4%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$604
Ownership92.0%
Housing Units560
Rent Burden4.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain66.0 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation187 ft (57 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+25.8%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute23 min

Is St. Alban's a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Alban's receives an overall livability score of 2.7 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, below-average incomes. St. Alban's has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Alban's is $53,200, 29% below the national average of $75,149. At 13.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 23.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Alban's is $100,000, 65% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x 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

4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

St. Alban's has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches, including 35.2 inches of snow.

St. Alban's has a population of 1,189 with a density of 150 people per square mile, spread across 7.9 square miles. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.4% female and 49.6% male. The city is predominantly White (99.2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 99.6% of residents.

Population

1,189
Total Population
2021 Census
150
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
7.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Alban's vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 99.6%
27% above US avg
Spanish 0.4%
97% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Alban's vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Alban's is $53,200, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,300. The average weekly wage is $717, 50% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 13.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 37 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 5.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: St. Alban's vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,200
29% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,300
Avg Weekly Wage$717

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.8%
283% above US avg
Poverty Rate23.4%
89% above US avg
Establishments (County)37

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.7 min
Drive Alone84.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.3%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Alban's is $100,000, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $604 (48% below the national average of $1,163). 92.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 560 total housing units in the city. 4.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$604
48% below US avg
Rent Burden4.5%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership92.0%
Owner-Occupied92.0%
Renter-Occupied8.9%
Housing Units560

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, St. Alban's receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: St. Alban's 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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St. Alban's has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average39.3°F
27% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area7.9 sq mi (20.5 km²)
Population Density150/sq mi
Coordinates47.8667°N, 55.8483°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.0"
74% above US avg
Snowfall 35.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.38"
Driest Month (May) 4.41"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Larry (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Larry Category 1 113 km
2010 Igor Category 1 245 km
2009 Bill Category 1 233 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 208 km
2000 Michael Category 1 216 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 6.3 in
February 19°F (-8°C) 5.5 in Coldest
March 25°F (-4°C) 5.6 in
April 35°F (1°C) 5.0 in
May 44°F (7°C) 4.4 in Driest
June 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in
July 60°F (15°C) 4.8 in
August 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 5.6 in
October 44°F (6°C) 6.3 in
November 35°F (2°C) 6.4 in Wettest
December 25°F (-4°C) 6.4 in

St. Alban's has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 19°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.4") and May the driest (4.4").

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4.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 86% below the national average of 33.7%. 25.8% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 84.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.7%
86% below US avg
High School+25.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density150/sq mi
Total Area7.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.7 min
Drive Alone84.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.3%

Radio Stations near St. Alban's

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in St. Alban's

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Piercey House
Royal Canadian Legion Museum
St. Alban's Heritage Museum

Libraries in St. Alban's

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
St. Alban's Public Library0.0

Hotels in St. Alban's

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Du Drop Inn
St. Alban's Inn

Monuments in St. Alban's

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chapel Hill Monument

Clinics in St. Alban's

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bay D'Espoir Medical Clinic

Gas Stations in St. Alban's

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hartery's Convenience

Banks in St. Alban's

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Montreal

Airports Near St. Alban's

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Winterland AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in St. Alban's

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
St. Alban's Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in St. Alban's

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Ignatius Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About St. Alban's

What is the population of St. Alban's?

St. Alban's has a population of 1,189 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 150 people per square mile, spread across 7.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 56.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

Is St. Alban's expensive to live in?

The median household income is $53,200, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $100,000 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is St. Alban's safe?

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

What is the weather like in St. Alban's?

St. Alban's has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.0 inches, with 35.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in St. Alban's?

The job market in St. Alban's faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $717. There are 37 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 5.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in St. Alban's?

The median home value in St. Alban's is $100,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $604. The homeownership rate is 92.0%.

How are the schools in St. Alban's?

4.7% of adults in St. Alban's hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.8% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in St. Alban's?

The average commute in St. Alban's is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 84.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 5.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of St. Alban's?

The racial and ethnic makeup of St. Alban's is 99.2% White. 99.6% of residents speak only English at home.

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