Median Income
$76,000
1% higher than US avg
Home Value
$200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.7%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$890
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment
13.7%
281% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.1%
2% lower than US avg
How Cap-Pele Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,441
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density275/mi²
Male / Female47% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Economy
B
Median Income$76,000
Per Capita$40,960
Unemployment13.7%
Poverty12.1%
Commute20 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$890
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,015
Rent Burden13.9%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation59 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+31.1%
Graduate+1.0%
Is Cap-Pele a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Cap-Pele 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. Cap-Pele offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Cap-Pele is $76,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 13.7%, unemployment is notably high. 12.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Cap-Pele is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $890 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
7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.1% have completed high school.
Cap-Pele has a population of 2,441 with a density of 275 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 (91.2%), with 2.5% Hispanic, 3.2% Black, 3.2% Asian.
Population
2,441
Total Population
2021 Census
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 16.2% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Spanish | 73.2% |
| 446% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 10.6% |
The median household income in Cap-Pele is $76,000, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $76,000 |
| 1% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $40,960 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.7% |
| 281% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% |
| 2% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 19.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.9% |
The median home value in Cap-Pele is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $890 (23% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $200,000 |
| 29% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $890 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 13.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 76.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.7% |
| Housing Units | 1,015 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Cap-Pele vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (22.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 275/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2129°N, 64.2784°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |