Witless Bay, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,640 Population 241/sq mi density
$103,000 Median Income $62,800 per capita
$324,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 6.6% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$103,000 median income, 14.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$324,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Witless Bay, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$103,000
37% above
$62,800 per capita
Home Value
$324,000
15% above
Median Rent
$752/mo
35% below
6.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
22.9% high school+
Unemployment
14.5%
303% above
6.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Witless Bay Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
137%
Home Value
115%
Rent
65%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
403%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Witless Bay a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Witless Bay residents earn a median household income of $103,000 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $62,800. The unemployment rate stands at 14.5% (303% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 51 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Witless Bay is $324,000 , 15% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $752/month, with 6.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

12.8% of adults in Witless Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 22.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Witless Bay has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,640
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density241/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B+
Median Income$103,000
Per Capita$62,800
Unemployment14.5%
Poverty6.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208

Housing

A+
Home Value$324,000
Rent$752
Ownership96.7%
Housing Units610
Rent Burden6.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain58.8 in/yr
Elevation154 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+22.9%
Graduate+3.9%

Community

Commute33 min

Did You Know?

22.7% work from home.