Charlo, NB

New Brunswick

Charlo is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 1,323. Residents earn $74,000 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,323 Population 109/sq mi density
$74,000 Median Income $45,400 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$580 Median Rent 6.4% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$74,000 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $580/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,000
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.4%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent $580
50% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.8%
144% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.4%
16% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,323
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density109/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$74,000
Per Capita$45,400
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty10.4%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$580
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units635
Rent Burden6.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation36 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+25.1%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Charlo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Charlo receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Charlo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Charlo is $74,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.8%, unemployment is notably high. 10.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Charlo is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $580 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.1% have completed high school.

Charlo has a population of 1,323 with a density of 109 people per square mile. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

1,323
Total Population
2021 Census
109
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
12.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Charlo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only32.5%
59% below US avg
Spanish63.8%
376% above US avg
Other Languages3.8%

Social Characteristics

Charlo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Charlo is $74,000, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Charlo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,000
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.4%
16% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.0 min
Drive Alone87.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Charlo is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $580 (50% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$580
50% below US avg
Rent Burden6.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.0%
Renter-Occupied11.0%
Housing Units635

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area12.1 sq mi (31.4 km²)
Population Density109/sq mi
Coordinates48.0007°N, 66.3288°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.4%
63% below US avg
High School+25.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density109/sq mi
Total Area12.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.0 min
Drive Alone87.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.6%

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