Canterbury, NB

New Brunswick

Canterbury is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 320. Residents earn $65,000 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
320 Population 156/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $35,200 per capita
$70,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,000
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $70,000
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.3%
64% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.1%
208% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.5%
41% higher than US avg

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

People

Population320
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density156/mi²
Male / Female50% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

C+
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$35,200
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty17.5%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units150
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation558 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+45.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Canterbury a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Canterbury receives an overall livability score of 3.2 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. Canterbury offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Canterbury is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Canterbury is $70,000, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 45.6% have completed high school.

Canterbury has a population of 320 with a density of 156 people per square mile. The median age is 45.6 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97%).

Population

320
Total Population
2021 Census
156
People / sq mi
45.6yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Canterbury vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.9%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.1%
77% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Canterbury vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Canterbury is $65,000, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Canterbury vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,000
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.1%
208% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.5%
41% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.2 min
Drive Alone90.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Canterbury is $70,000, 75% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$70,000
75% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.3%
Renter-Occupied6.7%
Housing Units150

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density156/sq mi
Coordinates45.8954°N, 67.4678°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.3%
64% below US avg
High School+45.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density156/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.2 min
Drive Alone90.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.0%

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