Cocagne, NB

New Brunswick

Cocagne is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 2,757. Residents earn $73,000 per year, which is 3% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,757 Population 103/sq mi density
$73,000 Median Income $45,720 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$690 Median Rent 9.1% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$73,000 median income, 14.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $690/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,000
3% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.0%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $690
41% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.2%
294% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.8%
5% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,757
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density103/mi²
Male / Female50% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$73,000
Per Capita$45,720
Unemployment14.2%
Poverty11.8%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$690
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,215
Rent Burden9.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation3 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+25.1%
Graduate+3.2%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Cocagne a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cocagne receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Cocagne offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cocagne is $73,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 14.2%, unemployment is notably high. 11.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cocagne is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $690 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.1% have completed high school.

Cocagne has a population of 2,757 with a density of 103 people per square mile. The median age is 51.6 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%).

Population

2,757
Total Population
2021 Census
103
People / sq mi
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
26.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Cocagne vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only21.9%
72% below US avg
Spanish73.7%
450% above US avg
Other Languages4.3%

Social Characteristics

Cocagne vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cocagne is $73,000, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Cocagne vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,000
3% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,720

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.2%
294% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.8%
5% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.4 min
Drive Alone88.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Cocagne is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $690 (41% 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$690
41% below US avg
Rent Burden9.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.8%
Renter-Occupied13.6%
Housing Units1,215

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area26.7 sq mi (69.2 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates46.3349°N, 64.6150°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.0%
64% below US avg
High School+25.1%
Graduate Degree+3.2%
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density103/sq mi
Total Area26.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.4 min
Drive Alone88.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.7%

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