Dumbarton, NB

New Brunswick

Dumbarton is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 346. Residents earn $60,800 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
346 Population 2/sq mi density
$60,800 Median Income $35,600 per capita
$115,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$60,800 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,000 home value
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,800
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $115,000
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.8%
74% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.3%
297% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 22.0%
77% higher than US avg

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

People

Population346
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$60,800
Per Capita$35,600
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty22.0%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units155
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+35.1%
Graduate+3.5%

Community

Commute30 min

Is Dumbarton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dumbarton receives an overall livability score of 3.0 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. Dumbarton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dumbarton is $60,800, 19% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 22.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dumbarton is $115,000, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.1% have completed high school.

Dumbarton has a population of 346 with a density of 2 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

346
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
144.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Dumbarton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages1.5%

Social Characteristics

Dumbarton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dumbarton is $60,800, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Dumbarton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,800
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.3%
297% above US avg
Poverty Rate22.0%
77% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.9 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Dumbarton is $115,000, 59% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$115,000
59% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.6%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units155

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area144.1 sq mi (373.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.8%
74% below US avg
High School+35.1%
Graduate Degree+3.5%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area144.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.9 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.1%

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