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Aberdeen, NB

New Brunswick

Aberdeen is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 812. Residents earn $59,200 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
812 Population 5/sq mi density
$59,200 Median Income $34,200 per capita
$80,000 Home Value
$468 Median Rent 5.2% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 254 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$59,200 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $468/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $59,200
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $80,000
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.1%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $468
60% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.6%
167% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.4%
65% higher than US avg

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

People

Population812
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$59,200
Per Capita$34,200
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty20.4%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$468
Ownership89.7%
Housing Units390
Rent Burden5.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain45.2 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation1,102 ft (336 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+38.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Aberdeen a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Aberdeen receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Aberdeen has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Aberdeen is $59,200, 21% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Aberdeen is $80,000, 72% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $468 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

5.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Aberdeen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 254 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches, including 21.7 inches of snow.

Aberdeen has a population of 812 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 171.8 square miles. The median age is 52.4 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.2% female and 52.5% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.1% of residents.

Population

812
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
52.4yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
171.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Aberdeen vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.1%
21% above US avg
Spanish 3.7%
72% below US avg
Other Languages 1.2%

Social Characteristics

Aberdeen vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Aberdeen is $59,200, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,200 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $658, 54% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 25 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes. 12.1% of workers work from home.

Income: Aberdeen vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,200
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,200
Avg Weekly Wage$658

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.6%
167% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.4%
65% above US avg
Establishments (County)25

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.8 min
Drive Alone84.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Aberdeen is $80,000, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $468 (60% below the national average of $1,163). 89.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 390 total housing units in the city. 5.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,000
72% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$468
60% below US avg
Rent Burden5.2%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.7%
Owner-Occupied89.7%
Renter-Occupied10.3%
Housing Units390

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Aberdeen receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Aberdeen vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Aberdeen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 21.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,102 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average37.5°F
31% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,102 ft (336 m)
Area171.8 sq mi (444.9 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates46.5033°N, 67.2839°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 21.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 3, 2024.

Jul 15, 1998 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M4.0 77 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 76 km
Jul 14, 2006 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine M3.9 115 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 76 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 78 km
Jun 1, 2006 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M3.6 16 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 75 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 62 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 49 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 76 km
Mar 30, 1990 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine M3.5 112 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 146 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 78 km
Mar 30, 2012 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.4 131 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 80 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 76 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 100 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 89 km
Aug 28, 2013 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 75 km
Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Juan (2003).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Juan Category 2 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 3.4 in
April 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
October 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 4.2 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 3.9 in

Aberdeen has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 8°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.8").

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5.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 85% below the national average of 33.7%. 38.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 84.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.1%
85% below US avg
High School+38.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density5/sq mi
Total Area171.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.8 min
Drive Alone84.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.1%

Schools in Aberdeen

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Juniper Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Aberdeen

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Folk'd Up Radio americana, community radio MP3 128 kbps
CHSR-FM 97.9 campus radio, college radio MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Aberdeen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dr. Walter Chestnut Public Library0.0

Monuments in Aberdeen

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Knowlesville Cenotaph

Gas Stations in Aberdeen

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Irving

Ski Resorts Near Aberdeen

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Crabbe Mountain Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Aberdeen

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caribou Municipal AirportCARMedium Airport
Houlton International AirportHULMedium Airport
Saint-Léonard AirportYSLMedium Airport
Bresett's Mountainside AirportSmall Airport
Bristol AirportSmall Airport
Clearwater AirportSmall Airport
Florenceville AirportSmall Airport
Fort Fairfield Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Graham FieldSmall Airport
Grand Falls AirportSmall Airport
Juniper AirportSmall Airport
Loring International AirportLIZSmall Airport
Mars Hill AirportSmall Airport
Morrill AirparkSmall Airport
Murphy Road AirstripSmall Airport
Russell FieldSmall Airport
Scottsfield AirparkSmall Airport
Upper Kent AirportSmall Airport
Weyman AirparkSmall Airport
Woodstock AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Aberdeen

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Argyle United Church
Biggar Ridge United Baptist Church
Knowlesville United Baptist Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aberdeen

What is the population of Aberdeen?

Aberdeen has a population of 812 residents and is located in New Brunswick. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 171.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.2% female and 52.5% male.

Is Aberdeen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $59,200, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $468 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Aberdeen safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Aberdeen receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Aberdeen?

Aberdeen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.2 inches, with 21.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Aberdeen?

The job market in Aberdeen faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $658. There are 25 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 29 minutes, and 12.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Aberdeen?

The median home value in Aberdeen is $80,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $468. The homeownership rate is 89.7%.

How are the schools in Aberdeen?

5.1% of adults in Aberdeen hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Aberdeen?

The average commute in Aberdeen is 29 minutes. 84.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 12.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Aberdeen?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Aberdeen is 100% White. 95.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.7% speak Spanish.

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