Median Income
$54,800
27% lower than US avg
Home Value
$110,000
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.4%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$504
57% lower than US avg
Unemployment
12.0%
233% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
17.6%
42% higher than US avg
How Bertrand Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,153
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
C
Median Income$54,800
Per Capita$37,600
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty17.6%
Commute22 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent$504
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units580
Rent Burden7.8%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation72 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+19.3%
Graduate+1.5%
Is Bertrand a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Bertrand receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Bertrand offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Bertrand is $54,800, 27% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Bertrand is $110,000, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $504 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.3% have completed high school.
Bertrand has a population of 1,153 with a density of 52 people per square mile. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
1,153
Total Population
2021 Census
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 2.2% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Spanish | 96.5% |
| 620% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.3% |
The median household income in Bertrand is $54,800, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $54,800 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $37,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.0% |
| 233% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% |
| 42% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
The median home value in Bertrand is $110,000, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $504 (57% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $110,000 |
| 61% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $504 |
| 57% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 7.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 87.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.9% |
| Housing Units | 580 |
Property Tax
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Healthcare Access
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Crime Rates: Bertrand vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 22.0 sq mi (57.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7568°N, 65.0655°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |