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St. Mary's, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

St. Mary's is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 313. Residents earn $52,000 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
313 Population 22/sq mi density
$52,000 Median Income $40,000 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 225 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$52,000 median income, 36.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $752/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,000
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.7%
89% lower than US avg
Median Rent $752
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 36.4%
911% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.0%
53% higher than US avg

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

People

Population313
Median Age63.2 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C
Median Income$52,000
Per Capita$40,000
Unemployment36.4%
Poverty19.0%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$752
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units150
Rent Burden0.0%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain61.1 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+40.7%
Graduate+3.7%

Community

Commute26 min
Broadband94.0%

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

Based on current data, St. Mary's receives an overall livability score of 2.8 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, below-average incomes. St. Mary's has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Mary's is $52,000, 31% below the national average of $75,149. At 36.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 19.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Mary's is $100,000, 65% 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 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 40.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

St. Mary's has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches, including 21.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

St. Mary's has a population of 313 with a density of 22 people per square mile. The median age is 63.2 years, 62% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.3%).

Population

313
Total Population
2021 Census
22
People / sq mi
63.2yrs
Median Age
62% above US avg
14.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Mary's vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Mary's vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Mary's is $52,000, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 36.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

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

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,000
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment36.4%
911% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.0%
53% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.1 min
Drive Alone61.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Mary's is $100,000, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $752 (35% 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$752
35% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units150

Property Tax

In St. Mary'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. Mary'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

St. Mary's has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation is 61.1 inches. The area enjoys 225 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall61.1 inches
61% above US avg
Snowfall21.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area14.1 sq mi (36.4 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates46.9166°N, 53.5814°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
3.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.7%
89% below US avg
High School+40.7%
Graduate Degree+3.7%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density22/sq mi
Total Area14.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.1 min
Drive Alone61.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

St. Mary's, NS 2,161 pop · 0.0 mi Placentia, NL 3,289 pop · 28.4 mi Holyrood, NL 2,471 pop · 38.6 mi Harbour Main-Chapel's Cove-Lakeview, NL 1,065 pop · 39.7 mi Witless Bay, NL 1,640 pop · 43.4 mi Bay Bulls, NL 1,566 pop · 45.4 mi Clarke's Beach, NL 1,400 pop · 45.4 mi Conception Bay South, NL 27,168 pop · 48.7 mi Bay Roberts, NL 5,974 pop · 49.5 mi Spaniard's Bay, NL 2,630 pop · 50.4 mi Goulds, NL 4,418 pop · 53.1 mi Southlands, NL 5,340 pop · 53.4 mi Upper Island Cove, NL 1,401 pop · 53.5 mi Paradise, NL 22,957 pop · 53.6 mi
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