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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.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /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
40°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
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
Ownership83.3%
Housing Units810
Rent Burden13.7%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)

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 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. 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.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

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

Climate & Weather

Gambo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. With 261 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches, including 20.4 inches of snow.

Gambo has a population of 1,816 with a density of 51 people per square mile, spread across 35.9 square miles. The median age is 52.4 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.9% female and 50.1% male. The city is predominantly White (99.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 99.5% of residents.

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 Only 99.5%
27% above US avg
Spanish 0.3%
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. Per capita income is $36,520. The average weekly wage is $702, 51% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 26.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 56 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 6.5% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Gambo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,800
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,520
Avg Weekly Wage$702

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment26.0%
622% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.6%
66% above US avg
Establishments (County)56

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 median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $740 (36% below the national average of $1,163). 83.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 810 total housing units in the city. 13.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

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

Homeownership83.3%
Owner-Occupied83.3%
Renter-Occupied16.7%
Housing Units810

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Gambo receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Gambo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 20.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average39.6°F
27% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

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

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 20.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.86"
Driest Month (May) 2.95"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Larry (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Larry Category 1 67 km
2010 Igor Category 1 254 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 3.6 in
February 19°F (-8°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 26°F (-4°C) 3.2 in
April 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in
May 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in Driest
June 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in Wettest
October 44°F (6°C) 3.7 in
November 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 3.7 in

Gambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 19°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and May the driest (3.0").

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4.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 86% below the national average of 33.7%. 31.9% have completed high school. 1.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 76.6% of workers drive alone to work.

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)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density51/sq mi
Total Area35.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Radio Stations near Gambo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
100.1 BayFM MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Gambo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gloverton Museum

Gas Stations in Gambo

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Western Petroleum

Airports Near Gambo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gander International AirportYQXMedium Airport
Clarenville AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gambo

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gambo Post Office
Gambo South Post Office

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gambo

What is the population of Gambo?

Gambo has a population of 1,816 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 35.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.9% female and 50.1% male.

Is Gambo expensive to live in?

The median household income is $58,800, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,000 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $740 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Gambo safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Gambo receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Gambo?

Gambo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.3 inches, with 20.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gambo?

The job market in Gambo faces challenges, with unemployment at 26.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $702. There are 56 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 6.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Gambo?

The median home value in Gambo is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $740. The homeownership rate is 83.3%.

How are the schools in Gambo?

4.7% of adults in Gambo hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.9% have completed high school. 1.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Gambo?

The average commute in Gambo is 26 minutes. 76.6% of workers drive alone to work, 1.9% use public transit, and 6.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Gambo?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Gambo is 99.7% White. 99.5% of residents speak only English at home.

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