Twillingate, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Twillingate is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 2,121. Residents earn $55,200 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,121 Population 215/sq mi density
$55,200 Median Income $37,520 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$770 Median Rent 13.4% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$55,200 median income, 23.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $770/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,200
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.9%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $770
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment 23.6%
556% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 21.0%
69% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,121
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density215/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C
Median Income$55,200
Per Capita$37,520
Unemployment23.6%
Poverty21.0%
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$770
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,005
Rent Burden13.4%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation7 ft (2 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+35.3%
Graduate+2.9%

Community

Commute19 min

Is Twillingate a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Twillingate receives an overall livability score of 2.9 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. Twillingate has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Twillingate is $55,200, 27% below the national average of $75,149. At 23.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 21.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Twillingate is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $770 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.3% have completed high school.

Twillingate has a population of 2,121 with a density of 215 people per square mile. The median age is 58.4 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.3%).

Population

2,121
Total Population
2021 Census
215
People / sq mi
58.4yrs
Median Age
50% above US avg
9.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Twillingate vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.8%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Twillingate vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Twillingate is $55,200, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 23.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Twillingate vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,200
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,520

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment23.6%
556% above US avg
Poverty Rate21.0%
69% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.7 min
Drive Alone83.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Twillingate is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $770 (34% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$770
34% below US avg
Rent Burden13.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.1%
Renter-Occupied14.9%
Housing Units1,005

Property Tax

5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.9%
83% below US avg
High School+35.3%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density215/sq mi
Total Area9.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.7 min
Drive Alone83.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.7%

Nearby Cities

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