Robert's Arm, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Robert's Arm is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 722. Residents earn $56,800 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
722 Population 52/sq mi density
$56,800 Median Income $38,400 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$628 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
2.1 / 5.0
$56,800 median income, 24.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $628/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,800
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.8%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $628
46% lower than US avg
Unemployment 24.1%
569% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 21.6%
74% higher than US avg

How Robert's Arm Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population722
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C
Median Income$56,800
Per Capita$38,400
Unemployment24.1%
Poverty21.6%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$628
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units350
Rent Burden15.7%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation66 ft (20 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+31.6%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Robert's Arm a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Robert's Arm 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, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Robert's Arm has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Robert's Arm is $56,800, 24% below the national average of $75,149. At 24.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 21.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Robert's Arm is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $628 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.6% have completed high school.

Robert's Arm has a population of 722 with a density of 52 people per square mile. The median age is 54.4 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.3%).

Population

722
Total Population
2021 Census
52
People / sq mi
54.4yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
13.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Robert's Arm vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.3%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Robert's Arm vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Robert's Arm is $56,800, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 24.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Robert's Arm vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,800
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment24.1%
569% above US avg
Poverty Rate21.6%
74% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.8 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Robert's Arm is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $628 (46% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$628
46% below US avg
Rent Burden15.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.4%
Renter-Occupied20.0%
Housing Units350

Property Tax

6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.8%
80% below US avg
High School+31.6%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density52/sq mi
Total Area13.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.8 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.0%

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