Eel River Crossing, NB

New Brunswick

Eel River Crossing is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 1,844. Residents earn $62,400 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,844 Population 73/sq mi density
$62,400 Median Income $40,640 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$568 Median Rent 8.3% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$62,400 median income, 12.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $568/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,400
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.9%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $568
51% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.0%
233% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.9%
28% higher than US avg

How Eel River Crossing Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,844
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$62,400
Per Capita$40,640
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty15.9%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$568
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units835
Rent Burden8.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation33 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+26.5%
Graduate+0.6%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Eel River Crossing a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Eel River Crossing 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. Eel River Crossing offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Eel River Crossing is $62,400, 17% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Eel River Crossing is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $568 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.5% have completed high school.

Eel River Crossing has a population of 1,844 with a density of 73 people per square mile. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

1,844
Total Population
2021 Census
73
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
25.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Eel River Crossing vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only16.0%
80% below US avg
Spanish80.0%
497% above US avg
Other Languages4.1%

Social Characteristics

Eel River Crossing vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Eel River Crossing is $62,400, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Eel River Crossing vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,400
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,640

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.0%
233% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.9%
28% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.8 min
Drive Alone87.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Eel River Crossing is $100,000, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $568 (51% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$568
51% below US avg
Rent Burden8.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.6%
Renter-Occupied12.0%
Housing Units835

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Eel River Crossing vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Eel River Crossing vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area25.2 sq mi (65.3 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates48.0159°N, 66.4220°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.9%
83% below US avg
High School+26.5%
Graduate Degree+0.6%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density73/sq mi
Total Area25.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.8 min
Drive Alone87.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.6%

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