Nain, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Nain is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 847. Residents earn $89,000 per year, which is 18% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
847 Population 24/sq mi density
$89,000 Median Income $40,400 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$548 Median Rent 4.2% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$89,000 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $548/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $89,000
18% higher than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.4%
90% lower than US avg
Median Rent $548
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.1%
181% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

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

People

Population847
Median Age29.4 yrs
Density24/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$89,000
Per Capita$40,400
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty18.4%
Commute14 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$548
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units245
Rent Burden4.2%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation59 ft (18 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+33.1%
Graduate+1.7%

Community

Commute14 min

Is Nain a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Nain receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Nain offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Nain is $89,000, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 10.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Nain is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $548 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.1% have completed high school.

Nain has a population of 847 with a density of 24 people per square mile. The median age is 29.4 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

847
Total Population
2021 Census
24
People / sq mi
29.4yrs
Median Age
24% below US avg
36.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Nain vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only81.2%
3% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages18.8%

Social Characteristics

Nain vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Nain is $89,000, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Nain vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$89,000
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.1%
181% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.7 min
Drive Alone33.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Nain is $100,000, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $548 (53% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$548
53% below US avg
Rent Burden4.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.6%
Renter-Occupied24.5%
Housing Units245

Property Tax

3.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.4%
90% below US avg
High School+33.1%
Graduate Degree+1.7%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density24/sq mi
Total Area36.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.7 min
Drive Alone33.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.3%
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