Blissfield, NB

New Brunswick

Blissfield is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 491. Residents earn $53,600 per year, which is 29% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
491 Population 1/sq mi density
$53,600 Median Income $32,200 per capita
$60,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$53,600 median income, 15.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,600
29% lower than US avg
Home Value $60,000
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.3%
93% lower than US avg
Unemployment 15.8%
339% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 23.6%
90% higher than US avg

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

People

Population491
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$53,600
Per Capita$32,200
Unemployment15.8%
Poverty23.6%
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units225
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+42.1%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute35 min

Is Blissfield a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blissfield 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. Blissfield has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blissfield is $53,600, 29% below the national average of $75,149. At 15.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 23.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blissfield is $60,000, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 42.1% have completed high school.

Blissfield has a population of 491 with a density of 1 people per square mile. The median age is 57.2 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

491
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
57.2yrs
Median Age
47% above US avg
477.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Blissfield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.9%
23% above US avg
Spanish2.0%
85% below US avg
Other Languages1%

Social Characteristics

Blissfield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blissfield is $53,600, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Blissfield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,600
29% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.8%
339% above US avg
Poverty Rate23.6%
90% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.5 min
Drive Alone87.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Blissfield is $60,000, 79% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$60,000
79% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.3%
Renter-Occupied4.4%
Housing Units225

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area477.1 sq mi (1,235.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
2.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.3%
93% below US avg
High School+42.1%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area477.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.5 min
Drive Alone87.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.5%

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