Bas-Caraquet, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

2.8 /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
40°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Bas-Caraquet, NB

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,000
23% below
$39,200 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
65% below
Median Rent
$620/mo
47% below
8.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.5%
90% below
21.5% high school+
Unemployment
15.3%
325% above
17.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Bas-Caraquet Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bas-Caraquet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
77%
Home Value
35%
Rent
53%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
425%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bas-Caraquet a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bas-Caraquet residents earn a median household income of $58,000 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,200. The unemployment rate stands at 15.3% (325% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 41 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bas-Caraquet is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $620/month, with 8.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

3.5% of adults in Bas-Caraquet hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 21.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bas-Caraquet has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

C
Median Income$58,000
Per Capita$39,200
Unemployment15.3%
Poverty17.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$754

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$620
Ownership79.8%
Housing Units620
Rent Burden8.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain43.0 in/yr
Elevation20 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute19 min