Drummond, NB

New Brunswick

Drummond is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 729. Residents earn $60,800 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
729 Population 213/sq mi density
$60,800 Median Income $38,000 per capita
$155,000 Home Value
$695 Median Rent 7.8% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$60,800 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,000 home value, $695/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,800
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $155,000
45% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.7%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $695
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.7%
114% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.6%
58% higher than US avg

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

People

Population729
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density213/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,800
Per Capita$38,000
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty19.6%
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,000
Rent$695
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units325
Rent Burden7.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation696 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+35.7%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute15 min

Is Drummond a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Drummond receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Drummond offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Drummond is $60,800, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 19.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Drummond is $155,000, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $695 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.7% have completed high school.

Drummond has a population of 729 with a density of 213 people per square mile. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

729
Total Population
2021 Census
213
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
3.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%
Female 52.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Drummond vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only9.6%
88% below US avg
Spanish84.3%
529% above US avg
Other Languages6.2%

Social Characteristics

Drummond vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Drummond is $60,800, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Drummond vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,800
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.6%
58% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.7 min
Drive Alone90.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Drummond is $155,000, 45% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $695 (40% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$155,000
45% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$695
40% below US avg
Rent Burden7.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.9%
Renter-Occupied26.2%
Housing Units325

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density213/sq mi
Coordinates47.0355°N, 67.6826°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.7%
74% below US avg
High School+35.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density213/sq mi
Total Area3.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.7 min
Drive Alone90.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.1%

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