This aggregation was traditionally reliant on agriculture and timber. Now, only four percent of households have farm related income. Fifteen percent of all workers are employed in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sector, and 20 percent work in the retail sector. Twenty-six percent of children under 15 years old live in families receiving public assistance income, one of the higher levels in the subregion. Residents came together effectively in response to recent flooding and to renovate the local ball park.
Infrastructure is adequate, with a recently refurbished water system.
Housing stock ranges between low to medium value, with high value homes in outlying areas. Education levels are varied, and higher educated residents are particularly evident in volunteer and city government activities. Many residents do not feel that growth or additional services are needed. It has limited infrastructure, but this aggregation has one of the highest socioeconomic scores in the subregion. There are small gas stations, small corner markets, churches, and elementary schools in both Grenada and Gazelle.