Inkerman, NB

New Brunswick

Inkerman is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 2,373. Residents earn $63,200 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,373 Population 57/sq mi density
$63,200 Median Income $38,840 per capita
$140,000 Home Value
$568 Median Rent 6.8% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$63,200 median income, 16.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,000 home value, $568/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,200
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $140,000
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.2%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent $568
51% lower than US avg
Unemployment 16.3%
353% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.5%
33% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,373
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density57/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$63,200
Per Capita$38,840
Unemployment16.3%
Poverty16.5%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,000
Rent$568
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,035
Rent Burden6.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation10 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+19.6%
Graduate+0.5%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Inkerman a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Inkerman receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Inkerman offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Inkerman is $63,200, 16% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Inkerman is $140,000, 50% 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 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.6% have completed high school.

Inkerman has a population of 2,373 with a density of 57 people per square mile. The median age is 55.2 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.9%), with 1.1% Asian.

Population

2,373
Total Population
2021 Census
57
People / sq mi
55.2yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
41.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Inkerman vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only4.2%
95% below US avg
Spanish94.1%
602% above US avg
Other Languages1.7%

Social Characteristics

Inkerman vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Inkerman is $63,200, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Inkerman vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,200
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,840

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.3%
353% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.5%
33% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.4 min
Drive Alone93.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Inkerman is $140,000, 50% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $568 (51% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,000
50% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$568
51% below US avg
Rent Burden6.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.0%
Renter-Occupied13.5%
Housing Units1,035

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area41.6 sq mi (107.6 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates47.6672°N, 64.8248°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.2%
76% below US avg
High School+19.6%
Graduate Degree+0.5%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density57/sq mi
Total Area41.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.4 min
Drive Alone93.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

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