Beresford, NB

New Brunswick

Beresford is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 4,294. Residents earn $66,500 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,294 Population 578/sq mi density
$66,500 Median Income $42,880 per capita
$160,000 Home Value
$760 Median Rent 13.5% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$66,500 median income, 11.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $760/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,500
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $160,000
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.4%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $760
35% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.5%
219% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.5%
9% higher than US avg

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

People

Population4,294
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density578/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$66,500
Per Capita$42,880
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty13.5%
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$760
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,015
Rent Burden13.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation33 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+23.8%
Graduate+1.6%

Community

Commute20 min

Is Beresford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Beresford receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Beresford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Beresford is $66,500, 12% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.5%, unemployment is notably high. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Beresford is $160,000, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $760 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.8% have completed high school.

Beresford has a population of 4,294 with a density of 578 people per square mile. The median age is 54.4 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.9%).

Population

4,294
Total Population
2021 Census
578
People / sq mi
54.4yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
7.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.8%
Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Beresford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only16.0%
80% below US avg
Spanish79.7%
495% above US avg
Other Languages4.3%

Social Characteristics

Beresford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Beresford is $66,500, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Beresford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,500
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,880

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.5%
219% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.5%
9% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.9 min
Drive Alone86.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Beresford is $160,000, 43% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $760 (35% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$160,000
43% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$760
35% below US avg
Rent Burden13.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.0%
Renter-Occupied27.8%
Housing Units2,015

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area7.4 sq mi (19.2 km²)
Population Density578/sq mi
Coordinates47.6913°N, 65.6989°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.4%
66% below US avg
High School+23.8%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density578/sq mi
Total Area7.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.9 min
Drive Alone86.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.7%

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