Belledune, NB

New Brunswick

Belledune is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 1,325. Residents earn $48,400 per year, which is 36% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,325 Population 18/sq mi density
$48,400 Median Income $34,900 per capita
$80,000 Home Value
$416 Median Rent 6.6% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$48,400 median income, 22.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $416/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,400
36% lower than US avg
Home Value $80,000
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.4%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $416
64% lower than US avg
Unemployment 22.5%
525% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 24.5%
98% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,325
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

D
Median Income$48,400
Per Capita$34,900
Unemployment22.5%
Poverty24.5%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$416
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units685
Rent Burden6.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation39 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+27.2%
Graduate+0.8%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Belledune a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Belledune receives an overall livability score of 2.7 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, below-average incomes. Belledune has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Belledune is $48,400, 36% below the national average of $75,149. At 22.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 24.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Belledune is $80,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $416 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

5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.2% have completed high school.

Belledune has a population of 1,325 with a density of 18 people per square mile. The median age is 59.2 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

1,325
Total Population
2021 Census
18
People / sq mi
59.2yrs
Median Age
52% above US avg
73.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 48.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Belledune vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only85.7%
9% above US avg
Spanish12.5%
7% below US avg
Other Languages1.9%

Social Characteristics

Belledune vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Belledune is $48,400, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 22.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Belledune vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,400
36% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,900

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment22.5%
525% above US avg
Poverty Rate24.5%
98% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.6 min
Drive Alone79.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Belledune is $80,000, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $416 (64% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,000
72% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$416
64% below US avg
Rent Burden6.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.5%
Renter-Occupied18.3%
Housing Units685

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area73.0 sq mi (189.2 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates47.8858°N, 65.8113°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.4%
84% below US avg
High School+27.2%
Graduate Degree+0.8%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density18/sq mi
Total Area73.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.6 min
Drive Alone79.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.3%

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