Alnwick, NB

New Brunswick

Alnwick is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 3,615. Residents earn $60,400 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,615 Population 14/sq mi density
$60,400 Median Income $34,400 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$516 Median Rent 4.3% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$60,400 median income, 21.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $516/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,400
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.7%
89% lower than US avg
Median Rent $516
56% lower than US avg
Unemployment 21.4%
494% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

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

People

Population3,615
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$60,400
Per Capita$34,400
Unemployment21.4%
Poverty18.4%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$516
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,620
Rent Burden4.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation79 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+27.9%
Graduate+1.7%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Alnwick a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Alnwick 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. Alnwick has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Alnwick is $60,400, 20% below the national average of $75,149. At 21.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Alnwick is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $516 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.9% have completed high school.

Alnwick has a population of 3,615 with a density of 14 people per square mile. The median age is 53.6 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

3,615
Total Population
2021 Census
14
People / sq mi
53.6yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
258.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Alnwick vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only24.9%
68% below US avg
Spanish71.9%
437% above US avg
Other Languages3.2%

Social Characteristics

Alnwick vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Alnwick is $60,400, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 21.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Alnwick vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,400
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment21.4%
494% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.7 min
Drive Alone85.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Alnwick is $100,000, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $516 (56% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$516
56% below US avg
Rent Burden4.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.8%
Renter-Occupied10.2%
Housing Units1,620

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Alnwick vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area258.2 sq mi (668.8 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates47.2157°N, 65.1806°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
3.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.7%
89% below US avg
High School+27.9%
Graduate Degree+1.7%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density14/sq mi
Total Area258.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.7 min
Drive Alone85.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.6%

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