Wabush, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Wabush is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 1,964. Residents earn $151,000 per year, which is 101% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,964 Population 120/sq mi density
$151,000 Median Income $72,200 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$1,100 Median Rent 3.7% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$151,000 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $1,100/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $151,000
101% higher than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.1%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,100
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.4%
73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,964
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density120/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A+
Median Income$151,000
Per Capita$72,200
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty3.4%
Commute14 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$1,100
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units810
Rent Burden3.7%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,926 ft (587 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+26.1%
Graduate+3.1%

Community

Commute14 min

Is Wabush a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wabush receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Wabush offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wabush is $151,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 101% above $75,149. This places Wabush among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wabush is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.1% have completed high school.

Wabush has a population of 1,964 with a density of 120 people per square mile. The median age is 36.8 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%), with 1.3% Black.

Population

1,964
Total Population
2021 Census
120
People / sq mi
36.8yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
16.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Wabush vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.4%
20% above US avg
Spanish2.8%
79% below US avg
Other Languages2.8%

Social Characteristics

Wabush vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wabush is $151,000, which is 101% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Wabush vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$151,000
101% above US avg
Per Capita Income$72,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.4%
73% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.6 min
Drive Alone93.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Wabush is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,100 (5% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,100
5% below US avg
Rent Burden3.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.0%
Renter-Occupied16.1%
Housing Units810

Property Tax

9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.1%
73% below US avg
High School+26.1%
Graduate Degree+3.1%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density120/sq mi
Total Area16.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.6 min
Drive Alone93.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.5%

Nearby Cities

Labrador City, NL 7,412 pop · 3.7 mi Fermont, QC 2,256 pop · 11.7 mi Godefroy, QC 1,410 pop · 94.6 mi
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