St. Lawrence, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

St. Lawrence is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 1,115. Residents earn $66,000 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,115 Population 83/sq mi density
$66,000 Median Income $40,700 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$600 Median Rent 6.2% 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
$66,000 median income, 18.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $600/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,000
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.7%
92% lower than US avg
Median Rent $600
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment 18.0%
400% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.2%
39% higher than US avg

How St. Lawrence Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,115
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density83/mi²
Male / Female49% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$66,000
Per Capita$40,700
Unemployment18.0%
Poverty17.2%
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$600
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units485
Rent Burden6.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation118 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.7%
High School+35.3%
Graduate+2.7%

Community

Commute15 min

Is St. Lawrence a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Lawrence receives an overall livability score of 2.9 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. St. Lawrence has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Lawrence is $66,000, 12% below the national average of $75,149. At 18.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Lawrence is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $600 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.3% have completed high school.

St. Lawrence has a population of 1,115 with a density of 83 people per square mile. The median age is 54.8 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.5%).

Population

1,115
Total Population
2021 Census
83
People / sq mi
54.8yrs
Median Age
41% above US avg
13.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Lawrence vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.6%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Lawrence vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Lawrence is $66,000, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: St. Lawrence vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,000
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.0%
400% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.2%
39% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.5 min
Drive Alone79.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.5%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Lawrence is $100,000, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $600 (48% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$600
48% below US avg
Rent Burden6.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.5%
Renter-Occupied15.5%
Housing Units485

Property Tax

Health Metrics: St. Lawrence vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: St. Lawrence vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area13.5 sq mi (34.9 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates46.9166°N, 55.3983°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
2.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.7%
92% below US avg
High School+35.3%
Graduate Degree+2.7%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density83/sq mi
Total Area13.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.5 min
Drive Alone79.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.5%

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