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Bas-Caraquet, NB

New Brunswick

Bas-Caraquet is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 1,311. Residents earn $58,000 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,311 Population 110/sq mi density
$58,000 Median Income $39,200 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$620 Median Rent 8.9% 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
$58,000 median income, 15.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $620/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,000
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.5%
90% lower than US avg
Median Rent $620
47% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 15.3%
325% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.4%
40% higher than US avg

How Bas-Caraquet Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,311
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density110/mi²
Male / Female50% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$58,000
Per Capita$39,200
Unemployment15.3%
Poverty17.4%
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$620
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units620
Rent Burden8.9%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation20 ft (6 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.5%
High School+21.5%
Graduate+1.3%

Community

Commute19 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Bas-Caraquet a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bas-Caraquet receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Bas-Caraquet has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bas-Caraquet is $58,000, 23% below the national average of $75,149. At 15.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bas-Caraquet is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $620 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

3.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Bas-Caraquet has a population of 1,311 with a density of 110 people per square mile. The median age is 58.0 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

1,311
Total Population
2021 Census
110
People / sq mi
58.0yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
11.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Bas-Caraquet vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.5%
98% below US avg
Spanish97.7%
629% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Bas-Caraquet vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bas-Caraquet is $58,000, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Bas-Caraquet vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,000
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.3%
325% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.4%
40% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.5 min
Drive Alone89.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Bas-Caraquet is $100,000, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $620 (47% 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$620
47% below US avg
Rent Burden8.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.8%
Renter-Occupied18.6%
Housing Units620

Property Tax

In Bas-Caraquet, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bas-Caraquet vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

3.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.5%
90% below US avg
High School+21.5%
Graduate Degree+1.3%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density110/sq mi
Total Area11.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.5 min
Drive Alone89.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.4%

Nearby Cities

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