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St. John's, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

3.1 /5.0
B Good
110,525 Population 642/sq mi density
$75,000 Median Income $53,800 per capita
$306,000 Home Value
$950 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 160 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 11.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$306,000 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher

St. John's, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,000
0% below
$53,800 per capita
Home Value
$306,000
9% above
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
43% below
26.5% high school+
Unemployment
11.5%
219% above
14.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
160 sunny days/yr

How St. John's Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows St. John's's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
100%
Home Value
109%
Rent
82%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
319%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

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

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

St. John's residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,800. The unemployment rate stands at 11.5% (219% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 156 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in St. John's is $306,000 , 9% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $950/month, with 22.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

19.1% of adults in St. John's hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 26.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

St. John's has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 160 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population110,525
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density642/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C+
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$53,800
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty14.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035

Housing

A
Home Value$306,000
Rent$950
Ownership60.8%
Housing Units49,260
Rent Burden22.0%

Crime

C+
Property71/100K
Burglary10/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days160/yr
Rain62.0 in/yr
Elevation138 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+26.5%
Graduate+11.1%

Community

Commute18 min

Did You Know?

25.0% work from home.