Median Income
$59,600
21% lower than US avg
Home Value
$120,000
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
5.4%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$528
55% lower than US avg
Unemployment
16.6%
361% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
18.7%
51% higher than US avg
How Kedgwick Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,986
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C
Median Income$59,600
Per Capita$35,240
Unemployment16.6%
Poverty18.7%
Commute20 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$528
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units940
Rent Burden9.7%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation889 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+23.7%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Kedgwick a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Kedgwick receives an overall livability score of 2.9 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. Kedgwick has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Kedgwick is $59,600, 21% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Kedgwick is $120,000, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $528 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.7% have completed high school.
Kedgwick has a population of 1,986 with a density of 8 people per square mile. The median age is 48.4 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).
Population
1,986
Total Population
2021 Census
48.4yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 2.0% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Spanish | 97.5% |
| 627% above US avg |
The median household income in Kedgwick is $59,600, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $59,600 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $35,240 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 16.6% |
| 361% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 18.7% |
| 51% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 19.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.4% |
| Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |
The median home value in Kedgwick is $120,000, 57% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $528 (55% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $120,000 |
| 57% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $528 |
| 55% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 9.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 81.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.6% |
| Housing Units | 940 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Kedgwick vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Area | 250.7 sq mi (649.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6446°N, 67.3434°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |