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North River, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
579 Population 357/sq mi density
$69,000 Median Income $46,600 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 15.7% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 238 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 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, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher

North River, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,000
8% below
$46,600 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
11% below
Median Rent
$752/mo
35% below
15.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
83% below
27.9% high school+
Unemployment
12.5%
247% above
14.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
238 sunny days/yr

How North River Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows North River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
92%
Home Value
89%
Rent
65%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
347%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North River a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North River residents earn a median household income of $69,000 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,600. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5% (247% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North River is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $752/month, with 15.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

5.8% of adults in North River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 27.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

North River has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

C+
Median Income$69,000
Per Capita$46,600
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty14.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$896

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$752
Ownership86.5%
Housing Units260
Rent Burden15.7%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days238/yr
Rain54.2 in/yr
Elevation72 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute33 min