Eel Ground, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
545 Population 130/sq mi density
$49,200 Median Income $31,100 per capita
$148,932 Home Value
$666 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$49,200 median income, 22.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,932 home value, $666/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Eel Ground, NB

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,200
35% below
$31,100 per capita
Home Value
$148,932
47% below
Median Rent
$666/mo
43% below
31.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
83% below
34.8% high school+
Unemployment
22.4%
522% above
32.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Eel Ground Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
53%
Rent
57%
Poverty
265%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
622%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eel Ground a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Eel Ground residents earn a median household income of $49,200 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,100. The unemployment rate stands at 22.4% (522% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Eel Ground is $148,932 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $666/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

5.6% of adults in Eel Ground hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 34.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Eel Ground has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population545
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density130/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

D
Median Income$49,200
Per Capita$31,100
Unemployment22.4%
Poverty32.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$598

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,932
Rent$666
Ownership19.6%
Housing Units230
Rent Burden31.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation66 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+34.8%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute19 min