Gambo, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Gambo is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 1,816. Residents earn $58,800 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,816 Population 51/sq mi density
$58,800 Median Income $36,520 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$740 Median Rent 13.7% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$58,800 median income, 26.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $740/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,800
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.7%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent $740
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 26.0%
622% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.6%
66% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,816
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density51/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$58,800
Per Capita$36,520
Unemployment26.0%
Poverty20.6%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$740
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units810
Rent Burden13.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation30 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+31.9%
Graduate+1.3%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Gambo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gambo 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, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Gambo has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gambo is $58,800, 22% below the national average of $75,149. At 26.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gambo is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $740 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

4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.9% have completed high school.

Gambo has a population of 1,816 with a density of 51 people per square mile. The median age is 52.4 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.7%).

Population

1,816
Total Population
2021 Census
51
People / sq mi
52.4yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
35.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Gambo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.5%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gambo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gambo is $58,800, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 26.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Gambo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,800
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,520

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment26.0%
622% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.6%
66% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.7 min
Drive Alone76.6%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home6.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Gambo is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $740 (36% 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$740
36% below US avg
Rent Burden13.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.3%
Renter-Occupied16.7%
Housing Units810

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area35.9 sq mi (93.0 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates48.7832°N, 54.2148°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.7%
86% below US avg
High School+31.9%
Graduate Degree+1.3%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density51/sq mi
Total Area35.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.7 min
Drive Alone76.6%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home6.5%

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