Norris Arm, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Norris Arm is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 708. Residents earn $53,200 per year, which is 29% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
708 Population 44/sq mi density
$53,200 Median Income $35,800 per capita
$139,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent 7.5% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$53,200 median income, 31.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,000 home value
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,200
29% lower than US avg
Home Value $139,000
51% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.4%
93% lower than US avg
Unemployment 31.9%
786% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 24.8%
100% higher than US avg

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

People

Population708
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density44/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

D
Median Income$53,200
Per Capita$35,800
Unemployment31.9%
Poverty24.8%
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$139,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units335
Rent Burden7.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation249 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.4%
High School+29.9%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute32 min

Is Norris Arm a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Norris Arm receives an overall livability score of 2.7 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, below-average incomes. Norris Arm has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Norris Arm is $53,200, 29% below the national average of $75,149. At 31.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 24.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Norris Arm is $139,000, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.9% have completed high school.

Norris Arm has a population of 708 with a density of 44 people per square mile. The median age is 56.8 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

708
Total Population
2021 Census
44
People / sq mi
56.8yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
16.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Norris Arm vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Norris Arm vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Norris Arm is $53,200, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 31.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Norris Arm vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,200
29% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment31.9%
786% above US avg
Poverty Rate24.8%
100% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.4 min
Drive Alone86.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Norris Arm is $139,000, 51% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$139,000
51% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden7.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.6%
Renter-Occupied9.0%
Housing Units335

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Norris Arm vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Norris Arm vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Area16.0 sq mi (41.4 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates49.0832°N, 55.2482°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
2.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.4%
93% below US avg
High School+29.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density44/sq mi
Total Area16.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.4 min
Drive Alone86.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.0%

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