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St. Jacques-Coomb's Cove, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

St. Jacques-Coomb's Cove is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 546. Residents earn $69,500 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
546 Population 17/sq mi density
$69,500 Median Income $35,600 per capita
$50,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 11.1% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$69,500 median income, 13.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,000 home value, $752/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,500
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $50,000
82% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.9%
88% lower than US avg
Median Rent $752
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.2%
267% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.4%
65% higher than US avg

How St. Jacques-Coomb's Cove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population546
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density17/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$69,500
Per Capita$35,600
Unemployment13.2%
Poverty20.4%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$50,000
Rent$752
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units275
Rent Burden11.1%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation138 ft (42 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.9%
High School+33.0%
Graduate+3.9%

Community

Commute22 min
Broadband94.0%

Is St. Jacques-Coomb's Cove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Jacques-Coomb's Cove receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. St. Jacques-Coomb's Cove has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Jacques-Coomb's Cove is $69,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 13.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.4% 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. Jacques-Coomb's Cove is $50,000, 82% 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 0.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

St. Jacques-Coomb's Cove has a population of 546 with a density of 17 people per square mile. The median age is 53.2 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

546
Total Population
2021 Census
17
People / sq mi
53.2yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
31.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Jacques-Coomb's Cove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Jacques-Coomb's Cove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Jacques-Coomb's Cove is $69,500, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: St. Jacques-Coomb's Cove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,500
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.2%
267% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.4%
65% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Drive Alone63.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.2%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Jacques-Coomb's Cove is $50,000, 82% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $752 (35% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$50,000
82% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$752
35% below US avg
Rent Burden11.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.9%
Renter-Occupied9.1%
Housing Units275

Property Tax

In St. Jacques-Coomb's Cove, 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. Jacques-Coomb's Cove 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

3.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.9%
88% below US avg
High School+33.0%
Graduate Degree+3.9%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density17/sq mi
Total Area31.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Drive Alone63.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.2%

Nearby Cities

Harbour Breton, NL 1,477 pop · 13.3 mi Marystown, NL 5,204 pop · 26.9 mi Grand Bank, NL 2,152 pop · 27.9 mi Burin, NL 2,237 pop · 30.6 mi Fortune, NL 1,285 pop · 31.4 mi St. Alban's, NL 1,189 pop · 31.7 mi St. Lawrence, NL 1,115 pop · 38.4 mi Miquelon 1,141 pop · 48.0 mi Saint-Pierre 6,200 pop · 56.8 mi Placentia, NL 3,289 pop · 74.3 mi Clarenville, NL 6,704 pop · 86.7 mi Clarenville-Shoal Harbour, NL 3,478 pop · 87.0 mi St. Mary's, NS 2,161 pop · 98.4 mi Burgeo, NL 1,176 pop · 98.5 mi
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