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Humber Arm South, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Humber Arm South is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 1,537. Residents earn $70,500 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,537 Population 61/sq mi density
$70,500 Median Income $41,120 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$640 Median Rent 11.5% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$70,500 median income, 18.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $640/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,500
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $180,000
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.7%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $640
45% lower than US avg
Unemployment 18.3%
408% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.2%
39% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,537
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density61/mi²
Male / Female48% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$41,120
Unemployment18.3%
Poverty17.2%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$640
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units700
Rent Burden11.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation33 ft (10 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+28.2%
Graduate+2.2%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Humber Arm South a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Humber Arm South receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Humber Arm South offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Humber Arm South is $70,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 18.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.2% 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 Humber Arm South is $180,000, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $640 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

6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.2% have completed high school.

Humber Arm South has a population of 1,537 with a density of 61 people per square mile. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

1,537
Total Population
2021 Census
61
People / sq mi
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
25.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Humber Arm South vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Humber Arm South vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Humber Arm South is $70,500, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Humber Arm South vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,500
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,120

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.3%
408% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.2%
39% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Drive Alone83.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Humber Arm South is $180,000, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $640 (45% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,000
36% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$640
45% below US avg
Rent Burden11.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.0%
Renter-Occupied20.0%
Housing Units700

Property Tax

6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.7%
80% below US avg
High School+28.2%
Graduate Degree+2.2%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density61/sq mi
Total Area25.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Drive Alone83.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.5%

Nearby Cities

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