Gagetown, NB

New Brunswick

Gagetown is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 787. Residents earn $73,000 per year, which is 3% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
787 Population 41/sq mi density
$73,000 Median Income $44,000 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent 15.2% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$73,000 median income, 13.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,000
3% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.4%
57% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.3%
269% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.2%
2% lower than US avg

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

People

Population787
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density41/mi²
Male / Female47% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$73,000
Per Capita$44,000
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty12.2%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units325
Rent Burden15.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation240 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+37.3%
Graduate+2.5%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Gagetown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gagetown receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Gagetown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gagetown is $73,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 13.3%, unemployment is notably high. 12.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gagetown is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.3% have completed high school.

Gagetown has a population of 787 with a density of 41 people per square mile. The median age is 58.4 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

787
Total Population
2021 Census
41
People / sq mi
58.4yrs
Median Age
50% above US avg
19.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Gagetown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.4%
18% above US avg
Spanish4.4%
67% below US avg
Other Languages3.2%

Social Characteristics

Gagetown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gagetown is $73,000, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Gagetown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,000
3% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.3%
269% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.2%
2% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.6 min
Drive Alone90.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Gagetown is $200,000, 29% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden15.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.2%
Renter-Occupied10.8%
Housing Units325

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area19.0 sq mi (49.3 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates45.7701°N, 66.1617°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.4%
57% below US avg
High School+37.3%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density41/sq mi
Total Area19.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.6 min
Drive Alone90.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.8%

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