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Grand Manan, NB

New Brunswick

Grand Manan is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 2,595. Residents earn $76,000 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,595 Population 45/sq mi density
$76,000 Median Income $51,900 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$700 Median Rent 8.6% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 247 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$76,000 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $700/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $76,000
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.5%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $700
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.3%
242% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.2%
6% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,595
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$76,000
Per Capita$51,900
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty13.2%
Commute13 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$700
Ownership78.0%
Housing Units1,180
Rent Burden8.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain49.3 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation318 ft (97 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+39.9%
Graduate+4.0%

Community

Commute13 min

Is Grand Manan a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grand Manan receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Grand Manan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grand Manan is $76,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 12.3%, unemployment is notably high. 13.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grand Manan is $150,000, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 39.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Grand Manan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches, including 17.8 inches of snow.

Grand Manan has a population of 2,595 with a density of 45 people per square mile, spread across 58.1 square miles. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.1% female and 49.9% male. The city is predominantly White (99%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.7% of residents.

Population

2,595
Total Population
2021 Census
45
People / sq mi
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
58.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Grand Manan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.7%
24% above US avg
Spanish 1.0%
93% below US avg
Other Languages 1.4%

Social Characteristics

Grand Manan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grand Manan is $76,000, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,900 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $998, 30% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 12.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 80 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 12.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Grand Manan vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,000
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,900
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.3%
242% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.2%
6% above US avg
Establishments (County)80

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.2 min
Drive Alone85.3%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home12.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Grand Manan is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $700 (40% below the national average of $1,163). 78.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,180 total housing units in the city. 8.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$700
40% below US avg
Rent Burden8.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.0%
Owner-Occupied78.0%
Renter-Occupied21.6%
Housing Units1,180

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Grand Manan receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Grand Manan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.0°F
20% below US avg
January Average20°F (-6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Area58.1 sq mi (150.6 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates44.6982°N, 66.8211°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 17.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.12"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Jan 14, 2023.

Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 129 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 20 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 127 km
Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 82 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 87 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 127 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 127 km
Jan 14, 2023 7 km ESE of Dedham, Maine M3.3 139 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 109 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 31 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 43 km
Jun 9, 2016 24 km S of Yarmouth, Canada M3.0 131 km
Aug 17, 2022 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine M3.0 65 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 117 km
Jan 17, 2021 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine M2.9 64 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 85 km
Aug 11, 2022 Maine M2.8 63 km
Aug 11, 2022 4 km E of Centerville, Maine M2.8 64 km
Jul 29, 2010 5 km WNW of Northfield, Maine M2.7 67 km
Mar 25, 2011 6 km NNE of Burlington, Maine M2.7 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 189 km
2009 Bill Category 1 261 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 112 km
2003 Juan Category 2 242 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 254 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SUNKEN STR (1,201 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 SUNKEN STR 1,201 35 km
1984 UNNAMED 901 63 km
2006 CENTERVILLE FIRE 705 70 km
2001 UNNAMED 627 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-6°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 22°F (-5°C) 3.5 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 4.5 in
April 40°F (5°C) 3.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 5.1 in Wettest
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.8 in

Grand Manan has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 20°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (3.0").

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8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 75% below the national average of 33.7%. 39.9% have completed high school. 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 85.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.5%
75% below US avg
High School+39.9%
Graduate Degree+4.0%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density45/sq mi
Total Area58.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.2 min
Drive Alone85.3%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home12.0%

Radio Stations near Grand Manan

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Grand Manan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
LOST FISHERMENS MEMORIAL PARKGENERAL MUSEUM185 SOUTH LUBEC ROAD2077332578$20,393
BORDER HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION74 WASHINGTON ST
EASTPORT FOR PRIDEHISTORIC PRESERVATION93 WATER STREET2078532400
LUBEC HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
LUBEC LANDMARKSHISTORIC PRESERVATION50 WATER ST2077332197
Grand Manan Museum & Gift Shop

Libraries in Grand Manan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
PEAVEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY26 WATER STREET0.016,780
LUBEC MEMORIAL LIBRARY55 WATER STREET0.013,467
Campobello Public Library and Museum0.0
Grand Manan Library0.0

Cafes in Grand Manan

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Newton's Mercantile & Café

Zoos in Grand Manan

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Itty Bitty Barnyard

Dentists in Grand Manan

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coast Health and Wellness Centre

Airports Near Grand Manan

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brier Island Airstrip-Small Airport
Cutler Regional Airport-Small Airport
Drisko Airport-Small Airport
Eastport Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Flying Ed Airport-Small Airport
Gillespie Field-Small Airport
Grand Manan Airport-Small Airport
Keizers Air Park-Small Airport
Lubec Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Machias Valley Airport-Small Airport
Morrison's Airport-Small Airport
Princeton Municipal AirportPNNSmall Airport
Saint Stephen Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Grand Manan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

Treatment Centers in Grand Manan

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Regional Medical Center at Lubec - HealthWaysSubstance Abuse207-733-7531

Churches & Religious Organizations in Grand Manan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Central Wesleyan

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grand Manan

What is the population of Grand Manan?

Grand Manan has a population of 2,595 residents and is located in New Brunswick. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 58.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.1% female and 49.9% male.

Is Grand Manan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $76,000, 1% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,000 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Grand Manan safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Grand Manan receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Grand Manan?

Grand Manan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.3 inches, with 17.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Grand Manan?

The job market in Grand Manan faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $998. There are 80 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 13 minutes, and 12.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Grand Manan?

The median home value in Grand Manan is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $700. The homeownership rate is 78.0%.

How are the schools in Grand Manan?

8.5% of adults in Grand Manan hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 39.9% have completed high school. 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Grand Manan?

The average commute in Grand Manan is 13 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 85.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 12.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Grand Manan?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Manan is 99% White. 97.7% of residents speak only English at home.

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