Middle Arm, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Middle Arm is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 443. Residents earn $71,500 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
443 Population 46/sq mi density
$71,500 Median Income $35,800 per capita
$120,000 Home Value
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$71,500 median income, 34.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,500
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $120,000
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.7%
89% lower than US avg
Unemployment 34.8%
867% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 24.0%
94% higher than US avg

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

People

Population443
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density46/mi²
Male / Female48% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$71,500
Per Capita$35,800
Unemployment34.8%
Poverty24.0%
Commute41 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units195
Rent Burden12.8%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation253 ft (77 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+36.6%
Graduate+2.4%

Community

Commute41 min

Is Middle Arm a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Middle Arm 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, long commute times. Middle Arm has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Middle Arm is $71,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 34.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 24.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Middle Arm is $120,000, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.6% have completed high school.

Middle Arm has a population of 443 with a density of 46 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

443
Total Population
2021 Census
46
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
9.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Middle Arm vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages1.1%

Social Characteristics

Middle Arm vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Middle Arm is $71,500, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 34.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes.

Income: Middle Arm vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,500
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment34.8%
867% above US avg
Poverty Rate24.0%
94% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time40.5 min
Drive Alone77.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Middle Arm is $120,000, 57% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$120,000
57% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden12.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.7%
Renter-Occupied7.7%
Housing Units195

Property Tax

3.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.7%
89% below US avg
High School+36.6%
Graduate Degree+2.4%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density46/sq mi
Total Area9.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute40.5 min
Drive Alone77.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.8%

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