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.

2.9 /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
C+
Overall
2.9 / 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
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
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
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,255
Rent Burden18.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation26 ft

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 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. 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.

Education

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

Campbellton has a population of 7,047 with a density of 983 people per square mile. The median age is 53.6 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.7%), with 1.9% Asian.

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 Only42.6%
46% below US avg
Spanish50.5%
277% above US avg
Other Languages7%

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. The unemployment rate is 12.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Campbellton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,400
36% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.9%
258% above US avg
Poverty Rate25.0%
102% above US avg

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 average. Monthly rent averages $655 (44% below US avg).

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

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

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²)
Population Density983/sq mi
Coordinates48.0075°N, 66.6727°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below US avg).

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)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density983/sq mi
Total Area7.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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

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