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Stephenville, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,540 Population 480/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $37,360 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$750 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 165 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 17.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $750/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Stephenville, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,000
33% below
$37,360 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Median Rent
$750/mo
36% below
25.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
76% below
26.7% high school+
Unemployment
17.0%
372% above
26.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
165 sunny days/yr

How Stephenville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
71%
Rent
64%
Poverty
211%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
472%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stephenville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stephenville residents earn a median household income of $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,360. The unemployment rate stands at 17.0% (372% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 203 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stephenville is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $750/month, with 25.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.9% of adults in Stephenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 26.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Stephenville has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 165 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,540
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density480/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

D
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$37,360
Unemployment17.0%
Poverty26.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$718

Housing

A
Home Value$200,000
Rent$750
Ownership49.1%
Housing Units3,185
Rent Burden25.3%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days165/yr
Rain76.2 in/yr
Elevation49 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+26.7%
Graduate+3.7%

Community

Commute17 min