Summerford, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Summerford is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 805. Residents earn $54,400 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
805 Population 130/sq mi density
$54,400 Median Income $35,500 per capita
$120,000 Home Value
$604 Median Rent 7.8% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$54,400 median income, 23.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $604/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,400
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $120,000
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.1%
94% lower than US avg
Median Rent $604
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment 23.3%
547% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 24.8%
100% higher than US avg

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

People

Population805
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density130/mi²
Male / Female49% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

D
Median Income$54,400
Per Capita$35,500
Unemployment23.3%
Poverty24.8%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$604
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units380
Rent Burden7.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation20 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.1%
High School+24.1%
Graduate+2.1%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Summerford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Summerford receives an overall livability score of 2.7 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, below-average incomes. Summerford has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Summerford is $54,400, 28% below the national average of $75,149. At 23.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 24.8% 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 Summerford is $120,000, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.1% have completed high school.

Summerford has a population of 805 with a density of 130 people per square mile. The median age is 53.6 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

805
Total Population
2021 Census
130
People / sq mi
53.6yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
6.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Summerford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.4%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Summerford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Summerford is $54,400, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 23.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Summerford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,400
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,500

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment23.3%
547% above US avg
Poverty Rate24.8%
100% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.5 min
Drive Alone82.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Summerford is $120,000, 57% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $604 (48% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$120,000
57% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$604
48% below US avg
Rent Burden7.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.9%
Renter-Occupied17.1%
Housing Units380

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Summerford vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²)
Population Density130/sq mi
Coordinates49.4832°N, 54.7814°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
2.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.1%
94% below US avg
High School+24.1%
Graduate Degree+2.1%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density130/sq mi
Total Area6.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.5 min
Drive Alone82.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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