Winterton, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Winterton is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 436. Residents earn $61,600 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
436 Population 106/sq mi density
$61,600 Median Income $33,800 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$61,600 median income, 25.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,600
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 25.8%
617% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.5%
41% higher than US avg

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

People

Population436
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density106/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C
Median Income$61,600
Per Capita$33,800
Unemployment25.8%
Poverty17.5%
Commute9 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units210
Rent Burden0.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation13 ft (4 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+35.9%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute9 min

Is Winterton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Winterton receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Winterton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Winterton is $61,600, 18% below the national average of $75,149. At 25.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 9 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Winterton is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.9% have completed high school.

Winterton has a population of 436 with a density of 106 people per square mile. The median age is 59.2 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%).

Population

436
Total Population
2021 Census
106
People / sq mi
59.2yrs
Median Age
52% above US avg
4.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Winterton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Winterton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Winterton is $61,600, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 25.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 9 minutes.

Income: Winterton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,600
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment25.8%
617% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.5%
41% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time8.9 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home60.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Winterton is $100,000, 65% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.2%
Renter-Occupied4.8%
Housing Units210

Property Tax

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+35.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density106/sq mi
Total Area4.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute8.9 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home60.0%

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