Bouctouche, NB

New Brunswick

Bouctouche is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 2,513. Residents earn $60,000 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,513 Population 355/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $39,480 per capita
$196,000 Home Value
$675 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 12.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$196,000 home value, $675/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,000
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $196,000
30% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.6%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent $675
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.6%
250% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.9%
36% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,513
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density355/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

C
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$39,480
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty16.9%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,000
Rent$675
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,090
Rent Burden14.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation82 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+24.1%
Graduate+3.7%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Bouctouche a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bouctouche 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. Bouctouche offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bouctouche is $60,000, 20% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.9% 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 Bouctouche is $196,000, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.1% have completed high school.

Bouctouche has a population of 2,513 with a density of 355 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 (95.5%), with 3.7% Asian.

Population

2,513
Total Population
2021 Census
355
People / sq mi
54.4yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
7.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Bouctouche vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only11.4%
86% below US avg
Spanish83.1%
520% above US avg
Other Languages5.6%

Social Characteristics

Bouctouche vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bouctouche is $60,000, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Bouctouche vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,000
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,480

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.6%
250% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.9%
36% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.0 min
Drive Alone86.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Bouctouche is $196,000, 30% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $675 (42% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$196,000
30% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$675
42% below US avg
Rent Burden14.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.8%
Renter-Occupied37.6%
Housing Units1,090

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²)
Population Density355/sq mi
Coordinates46.4684°N, 64.7391°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.6%
71% below US avg
High School+24.1%
Graduate Degree+3.7%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density355/sq mi
Total Area7.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.0 min
Drive Alone86.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.4%

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