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Edmundston, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.1 /5.0
B Good
16,437 Population 398/sq mi density
$58,400 Median Income $41,760 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$640 Median Rent 15.2% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 233 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$58,400 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $640/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Edmundston, NB

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,400
22% below
$41,760 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Median Rent
$640/mo
45% below
15.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
63% below
28.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
16.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
233 sunny days/yr

How Edmundston Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Edmundston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
53%
Rent
55%
Poverty
134%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
219%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Edmundston a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Edmundston residents earn a median household income of $58,400 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,760. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 510 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Edmundston is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $640/month, with 15.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

12.5% of adults in Edmundston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 28.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Edmundston has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population16,437
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density398/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C+
Median Income$58,400
Per Capita$41,760
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty16.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$803

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$640
Ownership65.3%
Housing Units7,710
Rent Burden15.2%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days233/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation656 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+28.0%
Graduate+4.3%

Community

Commute16 min