Harcourt, NB

New Brunswick

Harcourt is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 346. Residents earn $48,000 per year, which is 36% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
346 Population 1/sq mi density
$48,000 Median Income $28,600 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent 10.7% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$48,000 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,000
36% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.1%
82% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.3%
297% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 24.0%
94% higher than US avg

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

People

Population346
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

D
Median Income$48,000
Per Capita$28,600
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty24.0%
Commute40 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units140
Rent Burden10.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation190 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+20.4%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute40 min

Is Harcourt a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Harcourt receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Harcourt has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Harcourt is $48,000, 36% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 24.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Harcourt is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.4% have completed high school.

Harcourt has a population of 346 with a density of 1 people per square mile. The median age is 57.2 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

346
Total Population
2021 Census
1
People / sq mi
57.2yrs
Median Age
47% above US avg
451.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Harcourt vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only70.0%
11% below US avg
Spanish25.7%
92% above US avg
Other Languages4.3%

Social Characteristics

Harcourt vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Harcourt is $48,000, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes.

Income: Harcourt vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,000
36% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.3%
297% above US avg
Poverty Rate24.0%
94% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time40.4 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Harcourt is $100,000, 65% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden10.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.4%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units140

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Area451.4 sq mi (1,169.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates46.4668°N, 65.2488°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
6.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.1%
82% below US avg
High School+20.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area451.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute40.4 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.5%

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