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Branch, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Branch is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 177. Residents earn $66,531 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
177 Population 28/sq mi density
$66,531 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$66,531 median income, 11.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,531
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $752
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.8%
228% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

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

People

Population177
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female51% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$66,531
Per Capita$41,731
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty18.4%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$752
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units80

Health

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

Education

C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+41.4%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute23 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Branch a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Branch receives an overall livability score of 3.4 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, an elevated poverty rate. Branch offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Branch is $66,531, 11% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Branch is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $752 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x 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%. 41.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

Branch has a population of 177 with a density of 28 people per square mile. The median age is 60.8 years, 56% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

177
Total Population
2021 Census
28
People / sq mi
60.8yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
6.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Branch vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Branch vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Branch is $66,531, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Branch vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,531
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,731

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.8%
228% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.8 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Branch is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $752 (35% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$752
35% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units80

Property Tax

In Branch, 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: Branch 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

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+41.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density28/sq mi
Total Area6.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.8 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.0%

Nearby Cities

St. Mary's, NS 2,161 pop · 17.5 mi Placentia, NL 3,289 pop · 24.2 mi Holyrood, NL 2,471 pop · 51.6 mi Harbour Main-Chapel's Cove-Lakeview, NL 1,065 pop · 52.1 mi Clarke's Beach, NL 1,400 pop · 55.2 mi Bay Roberts, NL 5,974 pop · 59.0 mi Witless Bay, NL 1,640 pop · 59.4 mi Spaniard's Bay, NL 2,630 pop · 59.5 mi Marystown, NL 5,204 pop · 59.8 mi Burin, NL 2,237 pop · 60.2 mi Bay Bulls, NL 1,566 pop · 61.1 mi Conception Bay South, NL 27,168 pop · 61.7 mi Upper Island Cove, NL 1,401 pop · 63.2 mi Harbour Grace, NL 2,796 pop · 64.9 mi
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