Embree, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Embree is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 679. Residents earn $57,200 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
679 Population 96/sq mi density
$57,200 Median Income $33,200 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$675 Median Rent 9.8% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$57,200 median income, 16.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,200
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 1.6%
95% lower than US avg
Median Rent $675
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment 16.7%
364% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 22.8%
84% higher than US avg

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

People

Population679
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density96/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$57,200
Per Capita$33,200
Unemployment16.7%
Poverty22.8%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$675
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units300
Rent Burden9.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation75 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.6%
High School+34.7%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Embree a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Embree receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Embree has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Embree is $57,200, 24% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 22.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Embree is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

1.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.7% have completed high school.

Embree has a population of 679 with a density of 96 people per square mile. The median age is 53.2 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

679
Total Population
2021 Census
96
People / sq mi
53.2yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
7.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Embree vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Embree vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Embree is $57,200, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Embree vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,200
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.7%
364% above US avg
Poverty Rate22.8%
84% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.0 min
Drive Alone81.1%
Public Transit3.8%
Work from Home3.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Embree is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $675 (42% 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$675
42% below US avg
Rent Burden9.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.3%
Renter-Occupied18.3%
Housing Units300

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Embree vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Embree vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates49.3027°N, 55.0426°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
1.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+1.6%
95% below US avg
High School+34.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density96/sq mi
Total Area7.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.0 min
Drive Alone81.1%
Public Transit3.8%
Work from Home3.8%

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