Victoria, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Victoria is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 1,658. Residents earn $61,200 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,658 Population 239/sq mi density
$61,200 Median Income $40,280 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$750 Median Rent 13.5% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$61,200 median income, 19.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,200
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.7%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $750
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 19.4%
439% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.2%
55% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,658
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density239/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C
Median Income$61,200
Per Capita$40,280
Unemployment19.4%
Poverty19.2%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units705
Rent Burden13.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation184 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+24.3%
Graduate+1.8%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Victoria a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Victoria 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. Victoria has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Victoria is $61,200, 19% below the national average of $75,149. At 19.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 19.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Victoria is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.3% have completed high school.

Victoria has a population of 1,658 with a density of 239 people per square mile. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).

Population

1,658
Total Population
2021 Census
239
People / sq mi
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
6.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Victoria vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.4%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Victoria vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Victoria is $61,200, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Victoria vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,200
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,280

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.4%
439% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.2%
55% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.2 min
Drive Alone76.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Victoria is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$750
36% below US avg
Rent Burden13.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.6%
Renter-Occupied19.2%
Housing Units705

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²)
Population Density239/sq mi
Coordinates47.7666°N, 53.2314°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.7%
83% below US avg
High School+24.3%
Graduate Degree+1.8%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density239/sq mi
Total Area6.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.2 min
Drive Alone76.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.0%

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