St. George's, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

St. George's is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 1,139. Residents earn $55,600 per year, which is 26% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,139 Population 115/sq mi density
$55,600 Median Income $34,200 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$628 Median Rent 16.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$55,600 median income, 25.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $628/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,600
26% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.4%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent $628
46% lower than US avg
Unemployment 25.0%
594% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 22.4%
81% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,139
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density115/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$55,600
Per Capita$34,200
Unemployment25.0%
Poverty22.4%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$628
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units525
Rent Burden16.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation20 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+25.4%
Graduate+1.9%

Community

Commute22 min

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

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. George's is $55,600, 26% below the national average of $75,149. At 25.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 22.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. George's is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $628 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.4% have completed high school.

St. George's has a population of 1,139 with a density of 115 people per square mile. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

1,139
Total Population
2021 Census
115
People / sq mi
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
9.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

St. George's vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. George's vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. George's is $55,600, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 25.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

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

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,600
26% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment25.0%
594% above US avg
Poverty Rate22.4%
81% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.1 min
Drive Alone81.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.6%

Walkability

The median home value in St. George's is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $628 (46% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$628
46% below US avg
Rent Burden16.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.8%
Renter-Occupied16.2%
Housing Units525

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area9.9 sq mi (25.7 km²)
Population Density115/sq mi
Coordinates48.4285°N, 58.4815°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.4%
60% below US avg
High School+25.4%
Graduate Degree+1.9%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density115/sq mi
Total Area9.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.1 min
Drive Alone81.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.6%

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