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North West River, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

3.2 /5.0
B Good
560 Population 409/sq mi density
$94,000 Median Income $57,000 per capita
$230,000 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 4.0% income on rent
31°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$94,000 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$230,000 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher

North West River, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$94,000
25% above
$57,000 per capita
Home Value
$230,000
18% below
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
4.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
68% below
29.8% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
236% above
8.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
31°F
270 sunny days/yr

How North West River Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
125%
Home Value
82%
Rent
73%
Poverty
71%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
336%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North West River a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North West River residents earn a median household income of $94,000 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,000. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North West River is $230,000 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $850/month, with 4.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

10.6% of adults in North West River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 29.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

North West River has an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population560
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density409/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%

Economy

B+
Median Income$94,000
Per Capita$57,000
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty8.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Housing

A+
Home Value$230,000
Rent$850
Ownership84.0%
Housing Units250
Rent Burden4.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp31°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain36.3 in/yr

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+29.8%
Graduate+3.2%

Community

Commute26 min