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Campbellton, NB

New Brunswick

Campbellton is a small city in New Brunswick with a population of 7,047. Residents earn $48,400 per year, which is 36% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,047 Population 983/sq mi density
$48,400 Median Income $36,200 per capita
$125,000 Home Value
$655 Median Rent 18.2% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 243 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$48,400 median income, 12.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $655/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $48,400
36% lower than US avg
Home Value $125,000
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.0%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent $655
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.9%
258% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 25.0%
102% higher than US avg

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

People

Population7,047
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density983/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

D
Median Income$48,400
Per Capita$36,200
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty25.0%
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$655
Ownership53.8%
Housing Units3,255
Rent Burden18.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain54.1 in/yr
Sunny Days243/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+27.2%
Graduate+3.4%

Community

Commute15 min

Is Campbellton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Campbellton receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Campbellton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Campbellton is $48,400, 36% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 25.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Campbellton is $125,000, 56% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $655 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x 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

11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Campbellton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches, including 90.3 inches of snow.

Campbellton has a population of 7,047 with a density of 983 people per square mile, spread across 7.2 square miles. The median age is 53.6 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52% female and 48.1% male. The city is predominantly White (95.7%), with 1.9% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 42.6% of residents, while 50.5% speak Spanish.

Population

7,047
Total Population
2021 Census
983
People / sq mi
53.6yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
7.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

Campbellton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 42.6%
46% below US avg
Spanish 50.5%
277% above US avg
Other Languages 7.0%

Social Characteristics

Campbellton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Campbellton is $48,400, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,200. The average weekly wage is $696, 51% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 12.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 218 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 6.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Campbellton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,400
36% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,200
Avg Weekly Wage$696

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.9%
258% above US avg
Poverty Rate25.0%
102% above US avg
Establishments (County)218

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.7 min
Drive Alone74.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Campbellton is $125,000, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $655 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 53.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,255 total housing units in the city. 18.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,000
56% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$655
44% below US avg
Rent Burden18.2%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership53.8%
Owner-Occupied53.8%
Renter-Occupied46.2%
Housing Units3,255

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, Campbellton receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Campbellton 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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Campbellton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 90.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.0°F
20% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²)
Population Density983/sq mi
Coordinates48.0075°N, 66.6727°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 90.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 11, 2022.

Nov 27, 2012 Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada M4.2 103 km
Oct 22, 1998 30 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada M4.1 149 km
Jul 15, 1998 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M4.0 110 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 112 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 112 km
May 26, 2014 29 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.7 145 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 111 km
Mar 28, 1994 56 km ESE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada M3.6 129 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 125 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 112 km
Mar 30, 1990 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine M3.5 142 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 112 km
Mar 30, 2012 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.4 85 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 112 km
Oct 6, 2017 24 km SE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.3 149 km
Apr 20, 1995 31 km ESE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.3 149 km
Aug 28, 2013 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 113 km
Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 120 km
Jan 13, 2022 26 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.0 150 km
Aug 21, 2015 63 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.0 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.6 in
February 10°F (-12°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 2.9 in
April 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
May 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
October 42°F (5°C) 4.1 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 4.0 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 3.7 in

Campbellton has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 10°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.7").

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11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 67% below the national average of 33.7%. 27.2% have completed high school. 3.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 74.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.0%
67% below US avg
High School+27.2%
Graduate Degree+3.4%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density983/sq mi
Total Area7.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.7 min
Drive Alone74.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.0%

Schools in Campbellton

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Le Galion des Appalaches - - - -
Sugarloaf Senior High School - - - -
Lord Beaverbrook Elementary School - - - -
Campbellton Middle School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Campbellton

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 Campbellton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Lieu historique national du Canada de la Bataille-de-la-Ristigouche/ Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site of Canada

Libraries in Campbellton

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

Hotels in Campbellton

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Campbellton City Center Mall
Comfort Inn
Days Inn
Super 8 by Wyndham Campbellton NB

Cafes in Campbellton

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Chez Wes
Café Europa
Early Bird Company
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Monuments in Campbellton

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cross
The Big Salmon

Clinics in Campbellton

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #1421281245

Dentists in Campbellton

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #9032804608

Veterinaries in Campbellton

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Veterinary Office

Train Stations in Campbellton

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Campbellton

Bus Stations in Campbellton

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maritime Bus Campbellton

Gas Stations in Campbellton

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
Ultramar
Ultramar

Banks in Campbellton

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CIBC
National Bank
RBC
Scotiabank
TD
UNI

Shopping Malls in Campbellton

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Campbellton City Center Mall

Airports Near Campbellton

4 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Campbellton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

Treatment Centers in Campbellton

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CLSC Malauze

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Campbellton

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Parc national de Miguasha

Churches & Religious Organizations in Campbellton

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ Church
First Baptist Church
House of Fournier
Notre dame des neiges

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Frequently Asked Questions About Campbellton

What is the population of Campbellton?

Campbellton has a population of 7,047 residents and is located in New Brunswick. The population density is 983 people per square mile, spread across 7.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52% female and 48.1% male.

Is Campbellton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,400, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $125,000 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $655 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Campbellton safe?

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

What is the weather like in Campbellton?

Campbellton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.1 inches, with 90.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Campbellton?

The job market in Campbellton faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $696. There are 218 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 15 minutes, and 6.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Campbellton?

The median home value in Campbellton is $125,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $655. The homeownership rate is 53.8%.

How are the schools in Campbellton?

11.0% of adults in Campbellton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.2% have completed high school. 3.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Campbellton?

The average commute in Campbellton is 15 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 74.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 6.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Campbellton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Campbellton is 95.7% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 1.9% Asian. 42.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 50.5% speak Spanish.

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