Blacks Harbour, NB

New Brunswick

Blacks Harbour is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 907. Residents earn $60,000 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
907 Population 261/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $35,300 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$680 Median Rent 7.9% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 18.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $680/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,000
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.5%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $680
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment 18.8%
422% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.6%
42% higher than US avg

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

People

Population907
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density261/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

C
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$35,300
Unemployment18.8%
Poverty17.6%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$680
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units385
Rent Burden7.9%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation46 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+41.4%
Graduate+2.1%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Blacks Harbour a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blacks Harbour receives an overall livability score of 2.9 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. Blacks Harbour has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blacks Harbour is $60,000, 20% below the national average of $75,149. At 18.8%, 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 Blacks Harbour is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $680 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

5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 41.4% have completed high school.

Blacks Harbour has a population of 907 with a density of 261 people per square mile. The median age is 45.6 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.8%), with 4.9% Asian.

Population

907
Total Population
2021 Census
261
People / sq mi
45.6yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
3.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Blacks Harbour vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.1%
15% above US avg
Spanish5.0%
63% below US avg
Other Languages5%

Social Characteristics

Blacks Harbour vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blacks Harbour is $60,000, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Blacks Harbour vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,000
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,300

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.8%
422% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.6%
42% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.8 min
Drive Alone85.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Blacks Harbour is $100,000, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $680 (42% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$680
42% below US avg
Rent Burden7.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.9%
Renter-Occupied23.4%
Housing Units385

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Blacks Harbour vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density261/sq mi
Coordinates45.0588°N, 66.7850°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.5%
84% below US avg
High School+41.4%
Graduate Degree+2.1%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density261/sq mi
Total Area3.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.8 min
Drive Alone85.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.0%

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