Cap-Pele, NB

New Brunswick

Cap-Pele is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 2,441. Residents earn $76,000 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,441 Population 275/sq mi density
$76,000 Median Income $40,960 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$890 Median Rent 13.9% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$76,000 median income, 13.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $890/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
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%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation59 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+31.1%
Graduate+1.0%

Community

Commute20 min

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
275
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
8.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Cap-Pele vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only16.2%
79% below US avg
Spanish73.2%
446% above US avg
Other Languages10.6%

Social Characteristics

Cap-Pele vs U.S. Average

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: Cap-Pele vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,000
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.7%
281% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.1%
2% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.7 min
Drive Alone83.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Cap-Pele is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $890 (23% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

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 Burden13.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.4%
Renter-Occupied23.7%
Housing Units1,015

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Cap-Pele vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Cap-Pele vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area8.9 sq mi (22.9 km²)
Population Density275/sq mi
Coordinates46.2129°N, 64.2784°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.7%
77% below US avg
High School+31.1%
Graduate Degree+1.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density275/sq mi
Total Area8.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.7 min
Drive Alone83.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.9%

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