Main Brook, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Main Brook is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 246.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
246 Population 23/sq mi density
$75,000 Home Value
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $75,000
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 52.9%
1369% higher than US avg

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

People

Population246
Median Age59.6 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female53% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment52.9%
PovertyN/A
Commute35 min

Housing

Home Value$75,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units130

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation23 ft (7 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+39.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute35 min

Is Main Brook a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Main Brook receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Main Brook has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

At 52.9%, unemployment is notably high. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Main Brook is $75,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 39.6% have completed high school.

Main Brook has a population of 246 with a density of 23 people per square mile. The median age is 59.6 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

246
Total Population
2021 Census
23
People / sq mi
59.6yrs
Median Age
53% above US avg
10.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Main Brook vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Main Brook vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Main Brook is N/A. The unemployment rate is 52.9% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Main Brook vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment52.9%
1369% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.0 min
Drive Alone71.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Main Brook is $75,000, 73% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$75,000
73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units130

Property Tax

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+39.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density23/sq mi
Total Area10.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.0 min
Drive Alone71.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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