Trepassey, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Trepassey is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 405. Residents earn $52,000 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
405 Population 19/sq mi density
$52,000 Median Income $40,000 per capita
$67,500 Home Value
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$52,000 median income, 24.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,500 home value
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,000
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $67,500
76% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.1%
76% lower than US avg
Unemployment 24.1%
569% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 26.0%
110% higher than US avg

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

People

Population405
Median Age64.0 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

D
Median Income$52,000
Per Capita$40,000
Unemployment24.1%
Poverty26.0%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$67,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units210
Rent Burden0.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation66 ft (20 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+27.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute30 min

Is Trepassey a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Trepassey receives an overall livability score of 2.8 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. Trepassey has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Trepassey is $52,000, 31% below the national average of $75,149. At 24.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 26.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Trepassey is $67,500, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.0% have completed high school.

Trepassey has a population of 405 with a density of 19 people per square mile. The median age is 64.0 years, 65% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.5%), with 2.5% Asian.

Population

405
Total Population
2021 Census
19
People / sq mi
64.0yrs
Median Age
65% above US avg
20.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Trepassey vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.8%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages1.2%

Social Characteristics

Trepassey vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Trepassey is $52,000, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 24.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Trepassey vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment24.1%
569% above US avg
Poverty Rate26.0%
110% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.8 min
Drive Alone81.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Trepassey is $67,500, 76% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$67,500
76% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.2%
Renter-Occupied4.8%
Housing Units210

Property Tax

8.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.1%
76% below US avg
High School+27.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density19/sq mi
Total Area20.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.8 min
Drive Alone81.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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