Balmoral, NB

New Brunswick

Balmoral is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 1,603. Residents earn $69,000 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,603 Population 96/sq mi density
$69,000 Median Income $44,280 per capita
$130,000 Home Value
$645 Median Rent 7.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$69,000 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $645/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,000
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $130,000
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.0%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent $645
45% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.8%
144% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.2%
10% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,603
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density96/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$69,000
Per Capita$44,280
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty11.2%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,000
Rent$645
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units720
Rent Burden7.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation262 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+21.3%
Graduate+1.8%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Balmoral a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Balmoral receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Balmoral offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Balmoral is $69,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.8%, unemployment is notably high. 11.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Balmoral is $130,000, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $645 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.3% have completed high school.

Balmoral has a population of 1,603 with a density of 96 people per square mile. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%).

Population

1,603
Total Population
2021 Census
96
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
16.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Balmoral vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only7.5%
90% below US avg
Spanish90.3%
574% above US avg
Other Languages2.2%

Social Characteristics

Balmoral vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Balmoral is $69,000, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Balmoral vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,000
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,280

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.2%
10% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.5 min
Drive Alone89.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Balmoral is $130,000, 54% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $645 (45% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$130,000
54% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$645
45% below US avg
Rent Burden7.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.6%
Renter-Occupied17.4%
Housing Units720

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area16.7 sq mi (43.3 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates47.9726°N, 66.4455°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.0%
67% below US avg
High School+21.3%
Graduate Degree+1.8%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density96/sq mi
Total Area16.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.5 min
Drive Alone89.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.5%

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