Newfoundland and Labrador
Province or territory · Population 510,550
Housing and jobs
Housing costs, rents, incomes and jobs in Newfoundland and Labrador, with comparisons and sources.
Affordability
Average monthly rent$903/month
Canada: $1,209/month · Province-wide · 2006: $739/month · 2016: $922/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$240,000
Canada: $472,000 · Province-wide · 2016: $241,765 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Households spending 30%+ of income on housing14.6%
Canada: 20.9% · Province-wide · 2006: 18.8% · 2016: 17.2% · Statistics Canada, 2021
Economy
Median household income$71,500
Canada: $84,000 · Province-wide · 2006: $56,511 · 2016: $72,798 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Population growth (5-year)-1.8%
Canada: 5.2% · Province-wide · 2016: 1% · Statistics Canada, 2021
Unemployment rate15.2%
Canada: 10.3% · Province-wide · 2006: 18.6% · 2016: 15.6% · Statistics Canada, 2021