Campobello Island, NB

New Brunswick

Campobello Island is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 949. Residents earn $66,000 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
949 Population 62/sq mi density
$66,000 Median Income $40,100 per capita
$135,000 Home Value
$424 Median Rent 11.9% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$66,000 median income, 36.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,000 home value, $424/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,000
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $135,000
52% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.8%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $424
64% lower than US avg
Unemployment 36.3%
908% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.8%
35% higher than US avg

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

People

Population949
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density62/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$66,000
Per Capita$40,100
Unemployment36.3%
Poverty16.8%
Commute12 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,000
Rent$424
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units425
Rent Burden11.9%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation135 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+41.7%
Graduate+2.5%

Community

Commute12 min

Is Campobello Island a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Campobello Island is $66,000, 12% below the national average of $75,149. At 36.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Campobello Island is $135,000, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $424 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 41.7% have completed high school.

Campobello Island has a population of 949 with a density of 62 people per square mile. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.9%).

Population

949
Total Population
2021 Census
62
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
15.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Campobello Island vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.9%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Campobello Island vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Campobello Island is $66,000, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 36.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes.

Income: Campobello Island vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,000
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,100

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment36.3%
908% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.8%
35% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time11.8 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Campobello Island is $135,000, 52% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $424 (64% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$135,000
52% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$424
64% below US avg
Rent Burden11.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.9%
Renter-Occupied12.9%
Housing Units425

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Campobello Island vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area15.3 sq mi (39.6 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates44.8949°N, 66.9253°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.8%
80% below US avg
High School+41.7%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density62/sq mi
Total Area15.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute11.8 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.5%

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