North River, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

North River is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 579. Residents earn $69,000 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
579 Population 357/sq mi density
$69,000 Median Income $46,600 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent 15.7% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$69,000 median income, 12.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$250,000 home value
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,000
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.8%
83% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.5%
247% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.2%
15% higher than US avg

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

People

Population579
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density357/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$69,000
Per Capita$46,600
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty14.2%
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units260
Rent Burden15.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+27.9%
Graduate+2.9%

Community

Commute33 min

Is North River a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, North River 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. North River has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in North River is $69,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 12.5%, unemployment is notably high. 14.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in North River is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.9% have completed high school.

North River has a population of 579 with a density of 357 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 (98.2%).

Population

579
Total Population
357
People / sq mi
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

Race & Ethnicity

North River vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

North River vs U.S. Average

The median household income in North River is $69,000, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: North River vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,000
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$46,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.5%
247% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.2%
15% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.8 min
Drive Alone90.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in North River is $250,000, 11% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden15.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.5%
Renter-Occupied11.5%
Housing Units260

Property Tax

Health Metrics: North River vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: North River vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density357/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.8%
83% below US avg
High School+27.9%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density357/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.8 min
Drive Alone90.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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