Colborne, NB

New Brunswick

Colborne is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 266. Residents earn $48,400 per year, which is 36% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
266 Population 1/sq mi density
$48,400 Median Income
$90,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$48,400 median income, 30.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,400
36% lower than US avg
Home Value $90,000
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 30.0%
733% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 23.0%
85% higher than US avg

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

People

Population266
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

D
Median Income$48,400
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment30.0%
Poverty23.0%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units135

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+14.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Colborne a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Colborne 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. Colborne has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Colborne is $48,400, 36% below the national average of $75,149. At 30.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 23.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Colborne is $90,000, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 14.0% have completed high school.

Colborne has a population of 266 with a density of 1 people per square mile. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.8%).

Population

266
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
290.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Colborne vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only73.6%
6% below US avg
Spanish22.6%
69% above US avg
Other Languages3.8%

Social Characteristics

Colborne vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Colborne is $48,400, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 30.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Colborne vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,400
36% below US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment30.0%
733% above US avg
Poverty Rate23.0%
85% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Drive Alone83.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Colborne is $90,000, 68% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,000
68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.6%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units135

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area290.9 sq mi (753.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+14.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area290.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Drive Alone83.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.7%

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