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Gambo, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

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

Gambo, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,800
22% below
$36,520 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Median Rent
$740/mo
36% below
13.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
86% below
31.9% high school+
Unemployment
26.0%
622% above
20.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
261 sunny days/yr

How Gambo Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gambo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
53%
Rent
64%
Poverty
166%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
722%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gambo a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gambo residents earn a median household income of $58,800 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,520. The unemployment rate stands at 26.0% (622% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gambo is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $740/month, with 13.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

4.7% of adults in Gambo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 31.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Gambo has 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. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

C
Median Income$58,800
Per Capita$36,520
Unemployment26.0%
Poverty20.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$702

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
Sunny Days261/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
Elevation30 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute26 min