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Bathurst, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,157 Population 344/sq mi density
$54,800 Median Income $38,440 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$655 Median Rent 17.2% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$54,800 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $655/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Bathurst, NB

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,800
27% below
$38,440 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Median Rent
$655/mo
44% below
17.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
68% below
30.3% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
236% above
20.3% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Bathurst Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
53%
Rent
56%
Poverty
164%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
336%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bathurst a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bathurst residents earn a median household income of $54,800 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,440. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 377 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bathurst is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $655/month, with 17.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

10.9% of adults in Bathurst hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 30.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bathurst has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population12,157
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density344/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C
Median Income$54,800
Per Capita$38,440
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty20.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$739

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$655
Ownership60.4%
Housing Units5,825
Rent Burden17.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain50.3 in/yr
Elevation23 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+30.3%
Graduate+3.5%

Community

Commute17 min