Hanwell, NB

New Brunswick

Hanwell is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 4,743. Residents earn $106,000 per year, which is 41% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
4,743 Population 81/sq mi density
$106,000 Median Income $58,100 per capita
$276,000 Home Value
$830 Median Rent 6.7% income on rent
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$106,000 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$276,000 home value, $830/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $106,000
41% higher than US avg
Home Value $276,000
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.1%
32% lower than US avg
Median Rent $830
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.2%
100% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.6%
47% lower than US avg

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

People

Population4,743
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$106,000
Per Capita$58,100
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty6.6%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$276,000
Rent$830
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,800
Rent Burden6.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation308 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+27.8%
Graduate+9.7%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Hanwell a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hanwell receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Hanwell stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hanwell is $106,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 41% above $75,149. This places Hanwell among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hanwell is $276,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $830 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.8% have completed high school.

Hanwell has a population of 4,743 with a density of 81 people per square mile. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.7%), with 1.2% Black, 1.8% Asian.

Population

4,743
Total Population
2021 Census
81
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
58.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Hanwell vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.3%
7% above US avg
Spanish10.3%
23% below US avg
Other Languages5.4%

Social Characteristics

Hanwell vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hanwell is $106,000, which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Hanwell vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$106,000
41% above US avg
Per Capita Income$58,100

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.2%
100% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.6%
47% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.6 min
Drive Alone87.6%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home27.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Hanwell is $276,000, 2% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $830 (29% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$276,000
2% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$830
29% below US avg
Rent Burden6.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.3%
Renter-Occupied4.7%
Housing Units1,800

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Area58.7 sq mi (152.1 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates45.8831°N, 66.7691°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.1%
32% below US avg
High School+27.8%
Graduate Degree+9.7%
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density81/sq mi
Total Area58.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.6 min
Drive Alone87.6%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home27.1%

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