Chapel Arm, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Chapel Arm is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 446. Residents earn $60,000 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
446 Population 41/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $45,800 per capita
$176,000 Home Value
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 15.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,000 home value
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,000
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $176,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.3%
93% lower than US avg
Unemployment 15.4%
328% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.2%
6% higher than US avg

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

People

Population446
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density41/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$45,800
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty13.2%
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units215
Rent Burden0.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation85 ft (26 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+24.4%
Graduate+3.5%

Community

Commute32 min

Is Chapel Arm a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Chapel Arm receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Chapel Arm has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Chapel Arm is $60,000, 20% below the national average of $75,149. At 15.4%, unemployment is notably high. 13.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Chapel Arm is $176,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.4% have completed high school.

Chapel Arm has a population of 446 with a density of 41 people per square mile. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

446
Total Population
2021 Census
41
People / sq mi
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
10.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Chapel Arm vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Chapel Arm vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chapel Arm is $60,000, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Chapel Arm vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,000
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.4%
328% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.2%
6% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.6 min
Drive Alone83.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Chapel Arm is $176,000, 38% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$176,000
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.4%
Renter-Occupied4.7%
Housing Units215

Property Tax

2.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.3%
93% below US avg
High School+24.4%
Graduate Degree+3.5%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density41/sq mi
Total Area10.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.6 min
Drive Alone83.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.0%

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