Canning, NB

New Brunswick

Canning is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 1,028. Residents earn $71,000 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,028 Population 15/sq mi density
$71,000 Median Income $46,100 per capita
$184,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent 5.9% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$71,000 median income, 11.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,000 home value
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,000
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $184,000
35% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.1%
79% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.7%
225% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.7%
27% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,028
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female51% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$71,000
Per Capita$46,100
Unemployment11.7%
Poverty15.7%
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$184,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units515
Rent Burden5.9%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+33.0%
Graduate+4.4%

Community

Commute36 min

Is Canning a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Canning receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Canning offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Canning is $71,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Canning is $184,000, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.0% have completed high school.

Canning has a population of 1,028 with a density of 15 people per square mile. The median age is 57.6 years, 48% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99%).

Population

1,028
Total Population
15
People / sq mi
57.6yrs
Median Age
48% above US avg
66.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Canning vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.2%
20% above US avg
Spanish4.9%
64% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Canning vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Canning is $71,000, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Canning vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,000
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$46,100

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.7%
225% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.7%
27% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.6 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Canning is $184,000, 35% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$184,000
35% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden5.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.2%
Renter-Occupied4.9%
Housing Units515

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area66.9 sq mi (173.2 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.1%
79% below US avg
High School+33.0%
Graduate Degree+4.4%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density15/sq mi
Total Area66.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.6 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.9%

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