Chipman, NB

New Brunswick

Chipman is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 1,201. Residents earn $50,000 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,201 Population 164/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $34,500 per capita
$80,000 Home Value
$628 Median Rent 6.7% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 11.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $628/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,000
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $80,000
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.1%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $628
46% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.3%
214% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 23.4%
89% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,201
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density164/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

D
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$34,500
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty23.4%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$628
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units605
Rent Burden6.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation30 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+38.7%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Chipman a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Chipman receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Chipman has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Chipman is $50,000, 33% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 23.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Chipman is $80,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $628 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.7% have completed high school.

Chipman has a population of 1,201 with a density of 164 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 (97.5%), with 1.7% Hispanic.

Population

1,201
Total Population
2021 Census
164
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
7.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Chipman vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.8%
19% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
88% below US avg
Other Languages4.6%

Social Characteristics

Chipman vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chipman is $50,000, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Chipman vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,000
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,500

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.3%
214% above US avg
Poverty Rate23.4%
89% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.7 min
Drive Alone90.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Chipman is $80,000, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $628 (46% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,000
72% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$628
46% below US avg
Rent Burden6.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.5%
Renter-Occupied21.5%
Housing Units605

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²)
Population Density164/sq mi
Coordinates46.1693°N, 65.8839°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
5.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.1%
85% below US avg
High School+38.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density164/sq mi
Total Area7.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.7 min
Drive Alone90.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.1%

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