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Bois-Joli, NB

New Brunswick

Bois-Joli is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 3,900. Residents earn $65,612 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,900 Population 233/sq mi density
$65,612 Median Income $40,536 per capita
$148,932 Home Value
$666 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$65,612 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,932 home value, $666/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $65,612
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $148,932
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $666
43% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.5%
33% higher than US avg

How Bois-Joli Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,900
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density233/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$65,612
Per Capita$40,536
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty16.5%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,932
Rent$666
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units1,560
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain44.2 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation299 ft (91 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Bois-Joli a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bois-Joli receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Bois-Joli offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bois-Joli is $65,612, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 16.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bois-Joli is $148,932, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $666 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bois-Joli has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 256 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches, including 19.8 inches of snow.

Bois-Joli has a population of 3,900 with a density of 233 people per square mile, spread across 16.7 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (98%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 65.9% of residents, while 30.1% speak Spanish.

Population

3,900
Total Population
233
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
16.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Bois-Joli vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 65.9%
16% below US avg
Spanish 30.1%
125% above US avg
Other Languages 4.0%

Social Characteristics

Bois-Joli vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bois-Joli is $65,612, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,536. The average weekly wage is $780, 46% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 121 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 14.1% of workers work from home.

Income: Bois-Joli vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,612
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,536
Avg Weekly Wage$780

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.5%
33% above US avg
Establishments (County)121

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.4 min
Drive Alone87.6%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home14.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Bois-Joli is $148,932, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $666 (43% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,560 total housing units in the city. 28.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$148,932
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$666
43% below US avg
Rent Burden28.3%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units1,560

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Bois-Joli receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Bois-Joli vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Bois-Joli has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 19.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 299 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average36.7°F
32% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Area16.7 sq mi (43.3 km²)
Population Density233/sq mi
Coordinates47.9910°N, 66.5116°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.2"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 19.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Jul 8, 2022.

Nov 27, 2012 Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada M4.2 111 km
Jul 15, 1998 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M4.0 108 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 110 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 110 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 109 km
Mar 28, 1994 56 km ESE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada M3.6 125 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 128 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 110 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 110 km
Mar 30, 2012 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.4 77 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 110 km
Aug 28, 2013 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 111 km
Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 113 km
Aug 21, 2015 63 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.0 85 km
Jan 2, 2013 75 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.0 108 km
Mar 7, 2019 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 130 km
Jul 18, 2010 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 115 km
Jul 10, 2014 73 km ENE of Hamlin, Maine M2.8 84 km
Jul 3, 2010 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M2.8 111 km
Jan 19, 2015 62 km WSW of Bathurst, Canada M2.8 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 3.0 in
April 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
October 42°F (5°C) 4.0 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 3.9 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 3.6 in

Bois-Joli has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 7°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.6").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 87.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density233/sq mi
Total Area16.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.4 min
Drive Alone87.6%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home14.1%

Schools in Bois-Joli

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Le Coin-des-Amis - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bois-Joli

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CIMS-FM 103.9 Balmoral, NB & 96.7 Dalhousie, NB radio communautaire MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Bois-Joli

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Lieu historique national du Canada de la Bataille-de-la-Ristigouche/ Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site of Canada
Musée d'histoire naturelle du parc national de Miguasha
Restigouche Regional Museum

Libraries in Bois-Joli

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Campbellton Centennial Library0.0
Dalhousie Centennial Library0.0
Raymond Lagacé Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bois-Joli

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Restigouche Farmers' Market

Gas Stations in Bois-Joli

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wilsons

Airports Near Bois-Joli

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charlo AirportYCLMedium Airport
Brébeuf Airport-Small Airport
Causapscal Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Bois-Joli

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CLSC Malauze

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bois-Joli

What is the population of Bois-Joli?

Bois-Joli has a population of 3,900 residents and is located in New Brunswick. The population density is 233 people per square mile, spread across 16.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Bois-Joli expensive to live in?

The median household income is $65,612, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $148,932 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $666 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Bois-Joli safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Bois-Joli receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Bois-Joli?

Bois-Joli has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.2 inches, with 19.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bois-Joli?

The unemployment rate in Bois-Joli is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $780. There are 121 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 14.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Bois-Joli?

The median home value in Bois-Joli is $148,932. For renters, the median monthly rent is $666. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Bois-Joli?

32.9% of adults in Bois-Joli hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Bois-Joli?

The average commute in Bois-Joli is 25 minutes. 87.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 14.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Bois-Joli?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Bois-Joli is 98% White, 0.7% Asian. 65.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 30.1% speak Spanish.

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