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%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation30 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+38.7%
Graduate+0.0%
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
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.8% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 4.6% |
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
| Median HH Income | $50,000 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $34,500 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.3% |
| 214% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 23.4% |
| 89% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 25.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 22.1% |
The median home value in Chipman is $80,000, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $628 (46% below US avg).
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 Burden | 6.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 78.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 21.5% |
| Housing Units | 605 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Chipman vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Chipman vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 164/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1693°N, 65.8839°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |