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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.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
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
43°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
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
Ownership85.9%
Housing Units425
Rent Burden11.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain46.7 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation135 ft (41 m)

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 2.9 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. Campobello Island has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

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.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

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

Climate & Weather

Campobello Island has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 251 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches, including 16.4 inches of snow.

Campobello Island has a population of 949 with a density of 62 people per square mile, spread across 15.3 square miles. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.6% female and 48.4% male. The city is predominantly White (98.9%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.9% of residents.

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 Only 97.9%
25% above US avg
Spanish 1.6%
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. Per capita income is $40,100. The average weekly wage is $771, 46% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 36.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 29 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 12.5% of workers work from home.

Income: Campobello Island vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,000
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,100
Avg Weekly Wage$771

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment36.3%
908% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.8%
35% above US avg
Establishments (County)29

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 median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $424 (64% below the national average of $1,163). 85.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 425 total housing units in the city. 11.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, well within the affordable range.

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

Homeownership85.9%
Owner-Occupied85.9%
Renter-Occupied12.9%
Housing Units425

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, Campobello Island receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Campobello Island 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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Campobello Island has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.3°F
20% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area15.3 sq mi (39.6 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates44.8949°N, 66.9253°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 16.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.53"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Jan 14, 2023.

Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 110 km
Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 112 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 5 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 149 km
Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 105 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 74 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 110 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 110 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 86 km
Jan 14, 2023 7 km ESE of Dedham, Maine M3.3 133 km
Oct 25, 2001 4 km S of Howland, Maine M3.3 141 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 53 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 21 km
Mar 30, 2010 7 km WSW of Dedham, Maine M3.0 146 km
Aug 17, 2022 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine M3.0 61 km
Jan 17, 2021 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine M2.9 60 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 132 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 73 km
Aug 11, 2022 Maine M2.8 59 km
Aug 11, 2022 4 km E of Centerville, Maine M2.8 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 203 km
2009 Bill Category 1 280 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 135 km
2003 Juan Category 2 253 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SUNKEN STR (1,201 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 SUNKEN STR 1,201 23 km
1984 UNNAMED 901 64 km
2006 CENTERVILLE FIRE 705 65 km
2001 UNNAMED 627 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 3.3 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 4.2 in
April 40°F (5°C) 3.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.5 in

Campobello Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 21°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (3.2").

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6.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 80% below the national average of 33.7%. 41.7% have completed high school. 2.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 91.7% of workers drive alone to work.

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)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density62/sq mi
Total Area15.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Museums in Campobello Island

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
LOST FISHERMENS MEMORIAL PARKGENERAL MUSEUM185 SOUTH LUBEC ROAD2077332578$20,393
BORDER HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION74 WASHINGTON ST
EASTPORT FOR PRIDEHISTORIC PRESERVATION93 WATER STREET2078532400
LUBEC HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
LUBEC LANDMARKSHISTORIC PRESERVATION50 WATER ST2077332197
ROBBINSTON HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION2074541264
WAPONAHKI MUSEUM AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTERGENERAL MUSEUM59 PASSAMAQUODDY ROAD2078532600
Covenhoven
Grand Manan Museum & Gift Shop
Oppenheimer-Prager Museum at Dayspring
Ross Memorial Museum

Libraries in Campobello Island

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
PEAVEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY26 WATER STREET0.016,780
LUBEC MEMORIAL LIBRARY55 WATER STREET0.013,467
Campobello Public Library and Museum0.0
Charlotte County Archives0.0
Grand Manan Library0.0
Ross Memorial Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Campobello Island

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Perry-Sunrise County Farmers' MarketFire Department parking lot on Rt.1 (municipal building)
St. Andrews Farmers' Market

Hotels in Campobello Island

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Owen House

Cafes in Campobello Island

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jocie's Porch Tea House

Monuments in Campobello Island

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ramp of Ferry to Deer Island

Ski Resorts Near Campobello Island

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Former Mount Douglas Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Campobello Island

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brier Island Airstrip—Small Airport
Brockway Airport—Small Airport
Cutler Regional Airport—Small Airport
Drisko Airport—Small Airport
Eastport Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Flying Ed Airport—Small Airport
Gillespie Field—Small Airport
Grand Manan Airport—Small Airport
Lubec Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Machias Valley Airport—Small Airport
Morrison's Airport—Small Airport
Princeton Municipal AirportPNNSmall Airport
Saint Stephen Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Campobello Island

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Regional Medical Center at Lubec - HealthWaysSubstance Abuse207-733-7531

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Frequently Asked Questions About Campobello Island

What is the population of Campobello Island?

Campobello Island has a population of 949 residents and is located in New Brunswick. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 15.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.6% female and 48.4% male.

Is Campobello Island expensive to live in?

The median household income is $66,000, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $135,000 (52% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $424 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Campobello Island safe?

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

What is the weather like in Campobello Island?

Campobello Island has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.7 inches, with 16.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Campobello Island?

The job market in Campobello Island faces challenges, with unemployment at 36.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $771. There are 29 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 12 minutes, and 12.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Campobello Island?

The median home value in Campobello Island is $135,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $424. The homeownership rate is 85.9%.

How are the schools in Campobello Island?

6.8% of adults in Campobello Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 41.7% have completed high school. 2.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Campobello Island?

The average commute in Campobello Island is 12 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 91.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 12.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Campobello Island?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Campobello Island is 98.9% White. 97.9% of residents speak only English at home.

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