Northern Arm, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Northern Arm is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 371. Residents earn $71,000 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
371 Population 39/sq mi density
$71,000 Median Income $42,200 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$71,000 median income, 14.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,000
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.8%
74% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.7%
308% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.6%
10% higher than US avg

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

People

Population371
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density39/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$71,000
Per Capita$42,200
Unemployment14.7%
Poverty13.6%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units200
Rent Burden10.3%

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+27.5%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Northern Arm a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Northern Arm receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Northern Arm offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Northern Arm is $71,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 14.7%, unemployment is notably high. 13.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Northern Arm is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.5% have completed high school.

Northern Arm has a population of 371 with a density of 39 people per square mile. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

371
Total Population
2021 Census
39
People / sq mi
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
9.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.3%
Female 54.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Northern Arm vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Northern Arm vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Northern Arm is $71,000, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Northern Arm vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,000
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.7%
308% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.6%
10% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Drive Alone92.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Northern Arm is $200,000, 29% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden10.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.5%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units200

Property Tax

8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.8%
74% below US avg
High School+27.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density39/sq mi
Total Area9.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Drive Alone92.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.5%

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