Dumfries, NB

New Brunswick

Dumfries is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 420. Residents earn $71,000 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
420 Population 4/sq mi density
$71,000 Median Income $47,000 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$71,000 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,000
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $174,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.4%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.4%
16% lower than US avg

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

People

Population420
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female52% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,000
Per Capita$47,000
UnemploymentN/A
Poverty10.4%
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units180
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+24.7%
Graduate+4.1%

Community

Commute35 min

Is Dumfries a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dumfries receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing. Dumfries stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dumfries is $71,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. 10.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dumfries is $174,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.7% have completed high school.

Dumfries has a population of 420 with a density of 4 people per square mile. The median age is 54.4 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

420
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
54.4yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
115.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 46.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Dumfries vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.9%
18% above US avg
Spanish4.8%
64% below US avg
Other Languages2.4%

Social Characteristics

Dumfries vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dumfries is $71,000, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Dumfries vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,000
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$47,000

Employment & Poverty

Poverty Rate10.4%
16% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.9 min
Drive Alone87.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Dumfries is $174,000, 38% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,000
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.2%
Renter-Occupied5.6%
Housing Units180

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area115.3 sq mi (298.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.4%
19% below US avg
High School+24.7%
Graduate Degree+4.1%
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density4/sq mi
Total Area115.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.9 min
Drive Alone87.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.1%

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