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Trout River, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Trout River is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 508. Residents earn $56,800 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
508 Population 226/sq mi density
$56,800 Median Income $29,800 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$56,800 median income, 35.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,800
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 35.7%
892% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 25.2%
103% higher than US avg

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

People

Population508
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density226/mi²
Male / Female48% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C
Median Income$56,800
Per Capita$29,800
Unemployment35.7%
Poverty25.2%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units215
Rent Burden11.6%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation13 ft (4 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+32.1%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute28 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Trout River a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Trout River receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Trout River offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Trout River is $56,800, 24% below the national average of $75,149. At 35.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 25.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Trout River is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.1% have completed high school.

Trout River has a population of 508 with a density of 226 people per square mile. The median age is 51.6 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.1%), with 1.9% Black.

Population

508
Total Population
2021 Census
226
People / sq mi
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
2.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Trout River vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Trout River vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Trout River is $56,800, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 35.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Trout River vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,800
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment35.7%
892% above US avg
Poverty Rate25.2%
103% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.2 min
Drive Alone65.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Trout River is $100,000, 65% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden11.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.4%
Renter-Occupied11.6%
Housing Units215

Property Tax

In Trout River, 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: Trout River vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+32.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density226/sq mi
Total Area2.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.2 min
Drive Alone65.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.0%

Nearby Cities

Humber Arm South, NL 1,537 pop · 32.8 mi Irishtown-Summerside, NL 1,260 pop · 35.2 mi Corner Brook, NL 19,333 pop · 37.7 mi Deer Lake, NL 4,864 pop · 38.4 mi Massey Drive, NL 1,606 pop · 39.4 mi Pasadena, NL 3,524 pop · 40.2 mi Stephenville, NL 6,540 pop · 67.6 mi Kippens, NL 1,842 pop · 68.4 mi Stephenville Crossing, NL 1,634 pop · 69.3 mi St. George's, NL 1,139 pop · 74.6 mi Baie Verte, NL 1,311 pop · 92.5 mi Bay St. George South, NL 1,103 pop · 92.6 mi Springdale, NL 2,965 pop · 92.8 mi
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