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Whitbourne, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Whitbourne is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 955. Residents earn $70,000 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
955 Population 115/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $45,100 per capita
$194,000 Home Value
$750 Median Rent 13.3% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 18.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$194,000 home value, $750/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,000
7% lower than US avg
Home Value $194,000
31% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.4%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent $750
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 18.2%
406% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.4%
8% higher than US avg

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

People

Population955
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density115/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

C+
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$45,100
Unemployment18.2%
Poverty13.4%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$194,000
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units420
Rent Burden13.3%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation184 ft (56 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+25.8%
Graduate+1.8%

Community

Commute22 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Whitbourne a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Whitbourne 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. Whitbourne offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Whitbourne is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 18.2%, unemployment is notably high. 13.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Whitbourne is $194,000, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Whitbourne has a population of 955 with a density of 115 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 (97.4%).

Population

955
Total Population
2021 Census
115
People / sq mi
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
8.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Whitbourne vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg
Other Languages1%

Social Characteristics

Whitbourne vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Whitbourne is $70,000, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Whitbourne vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,000
7% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,100

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.2%
406% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.4%
8% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.4 min
Drive Alone75.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Whitbourne is $194,000, 31% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$194,000
31% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$750
36% below US avg
Rent Burden13.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.1%
Renter-Occupied17.9%
Housing Units420

Property Tax

In Whitbourne, 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: Whitbourne vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

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

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.4%
78% below US avg
High School+25.8%
Graduate Degree+1.8%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density115/sq mi
Total Area8.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.4 min
Drive Alone75.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.5%

Nearby Cities

Clarke's Beach, NL 1,400 pop · 14.5 mi Harbour Main-Chapel's Cove-Lakeview, NL 1,065 pop · 17.1 mi Bay Roberts, NL 5,974 pop · 17.8 mi Spaniard's Bay, NL 2,630 pop · 18.1 mi Holyrood, NL 2,471 pop · 18.9 mi Upper Island Cove, NL 1,401 pop · 21.9 mi Harbour Grace, NL 2,796 pop · 23.3 mi Placentia, NL 3,289 pop · 23.9 mi Conception Bay South, NL 27,168 pop · 25.6 mi Carbonear, NL 4,696 pop · 26.4 mi Victoria, NL 1,658 pop · 27.9 mi Wabana, NL 1,815 pop · 31.1 mi Paradise, NL 22,957 pop · 31.3 mi Karwood Estates, NL 4,235 pop · 32.6 mi
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