Doaktown, NB

New Brunswick

Doaktown is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 808. Residents earn $55,200 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
808 Population 72/sq mi density
$55,200 Median Income $35,800 per capita
$80,000 Home Value
$576 Median Rent 13.4% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$55,200 median income, 17.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $576/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,200
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $80,000
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.7%
92% lower than US avg
Median Rent $576
50% lower than US avg
Unemployment 17.7%
392% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 25.8%
108% higher than US avg

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

People

Population808
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density72/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

D
Median Income$55,200
Per Capita$35,800
Unemployment17.7%
Poverty25.8%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$576
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units405
Rent Burden13.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation98 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.7%
High School+40.4%
Graduate+2.7%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Doaktown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Doaktown receives an overall livability score of 2.7 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. Doaktown has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Doaktown is $55,200, 27% below the national average of $75,149. At 17.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 25.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Doaktown is $80,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $576 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 40.4% have completed high school.

Doaktown has a population of 808 with a density of 72 people per square mile. The median age is 55.2 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.4%), with 1.2% Black.

Population

808
Total Population
2021 Census
72
People / sq mi
55.2yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
11.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Doaktown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.5%
24% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg
Other Languages1.2%

Social Characteristics

Doaktown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Doaktown is $55,200, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Doaktown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,200
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.7%
392% above US avg
Poverty Rate25.8%
108% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.5 min
Drive Alone86.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Doaktown is $80,000, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $576 (50% 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$576
50% below US avg
Rent Burden13.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.0%
Renter-Occupied16.1%
Housing Units405

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area11.2 sq mi (29.1 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates46.5570°N, 66.1257°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
2.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.7%
92% below US avg
High School+40.4%
Graduate Degree+2.7%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density72/sq mi
Total Area11.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.5 min
Drive Alone86.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.3%

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