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Wabana, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,815 Population 325/sq mi density
$36,000 Median Income $29,480 per capita
$90,000 Home Value
$600 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 235 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$36,000 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $600/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Wabana, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,000
52% below
$29,480 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
68% below
Median Rent
$600/mo
48% below
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
91% below
33.6% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
239% above
41.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
235 sunny days/yr

How Wabana Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wabana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
48%
Home Value
32%
Rent
52%
Poverty
334%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
339%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wabana a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wabana residents earn a median household income of $36,000 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,480. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 41.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wabana is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $600/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

3.1% of adults in Wabana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 33.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Wabana has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,815
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density325/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

F
Median Income$36,000
Per Capita$29,480
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty41.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$567

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$600
Ownership73.2%
Housing Units950
Rent Burden20.0%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days235/yr
Rain55.7 in/yr
Elevation285 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+33.6%
Graduate+0.9%

Community

Commute34 min

Did You Know?

15.5% of residents use public transit to commute.