Cambridge-Narrows, NB

New Brunswick

Cambridge-Narrows is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 715. Residents earn $68,500 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
715 Population 17/sq mi density
$68,500 Median Income $41,000 per capita
$190,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent 6.8% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$68,500 median income, 18.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,000 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,500
9% lower than US avg
Home Value $190,000
33% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.1%
55% lower than US avg
Unemployment 18.6%
417% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.6%
58% higher than US avg

How Cambridge-Narrows Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population715
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density17/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$68,500
Per Capita$41,000
Unemployment18.6%
Poverty19.6%
Commute42 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$190,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units295
Rent Burden6.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation46 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+29.3%
Graduate+2.8%

Community

Commute42 min

Is Cambridge-Narrows a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cambridge-Narrows receives an overall livability score of 3.2 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, long commute times. Cambridge-Narrows offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cambridge-Narrows is $68,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 18.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 19.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cambridge-Narrows is $190,000, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.3% have completed high school.

Cambridge-Narrows has a population of 715 with a density of 17 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 (99.2%).

Population

715
Total Population
2021 Census
17
People / sq mi
57.2yrs
Median Age
47% above US avg
41.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Cambridge-Narrows vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.3%
18% above US avg
Spanish3.5%
74% below US avg
Other Languages4.2%

Social Characteristics

Cambridge-Narrows vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cambridge-Narrows is $68,500, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes.

Income: Cambridge-Narrows vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,500
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.6%
417% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.6%
58% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time42.2 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Cambridge-Narrows is $190,000, 33% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$190,000
33% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden6.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.2%
Renter-Occupied6.8%
Housing Units295

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Cambridge-Narrows vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Cambridge-Narrows 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)
Area41.2 sq mi (106.8 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates45.8120°N, 65.9642°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.1%
55% below US avg
High School+29.3%
Graduate Degree+2.8%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density17/sq mi
Total Area41.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute42.2 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.6%

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