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St. Brendan's, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

St. Brendan's is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 125. Residents earn $66,531 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
125 Population 33/sq mi density
$66,531 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$75,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$66,531 median income, 50.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, $752/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,531
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $75,000
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $752
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 50.0%
1289% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

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

People

Population125
Median Age62.8 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$66,531
Per Capita$41,731
Unemployment50.0%
Poverty18.4%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$752
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units55

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+10.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute25 min
Broadband94.0%

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

Based on current data, St. Brendan's receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. St. Brendan's offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Brendan's is $66,531, 11% below the national average of $75,149. At 50.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Brendan's is $75,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $752 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 10.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

St. Brendan's has a population of 125 with a density of 33 people per square mile. The median age is 62.8 years, 61% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

125
Total Population
33
People / sq mi
62.8yrs
Median Age
61% above US avg
3.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Brendan's vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.0%
22% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages4%

Social Characteristics

St. Brendan's vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Brendan's is $66,531, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 50.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

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

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,531
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,731

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment50.0%
1289% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Drive Alone78.2%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home9.1%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Brendan's is $75,000, 73% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $752 (35% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$75,000
73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$752
35% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units55

Property Tax

In St. Brendan's, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: St. Brendan's vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+10.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density33/sq mi
Total Area3.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Drive Alone78.2%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home9.1%

Nearby Cities

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