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Bright, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,317 Population 21/sq mi density
$75,000 Median Income $45,280 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$650 Median Rent 7.1% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $650/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bright, NB

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,000
0% below
$45,280 per capita
Home Value
$180,000
36% below
Median Rent
$650/mo
44% below
7.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
54% below
30.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
197% above
13.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
256 sunny days/yr

How Bright Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bright's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
100%
Home Value
64%
Rent
56%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
297%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bright a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bright residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,280. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 103 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bright is $180,000 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $650/month, with 7.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

15.6% of adults in Bright hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 30.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bright has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,317
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female49% / 50%

Economy

C+
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$45,280
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty13.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$871

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$650
Ownership92.2%
Housing Units1,350
Rent Burden7.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days256/yr
Rain44.1 in/yr
Elevation502 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+30.5%
Graduate+3.2%

Community

Commute29 min

Did You Know?

15.0% work from home.