Kedgwick, NB

New Brunswick

Kedgwick is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 1,986. Residents earn $59,600 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,986 Population 8/sq mi density
$59,600 Median Income $35,240 per capita
$120,000 Home Value
$528 Median Rent 9.7% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$59,600 median income, 16.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $528/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
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%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation889 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+23.7%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute20 min

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
8
People / sq mi
48.4yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
250.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Kedgwick vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only2.0%
97% below US avg
Spanish97.5%
627% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Kedgwick vs U.S. Average

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: Kedgwick vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,600
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,240

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.6%
361% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.7%
51% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.6 min
Drive Alone87.4%
Public Transit1.4%
Work from Home11.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Kedgwick is $120,000, 57% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $528 (55% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

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 Burden9.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.4%
Renter-Occupied18.6%
Housing Units940

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation889 ft (271 m)
Area250.7 sq mi (649.4 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates47.6446°N, 67.3434°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.4%
84% below US avg
High School+23.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density8/sq mi
Total Area250.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.6 min
Drive Alone87.4%
Public Transit1.4%
Work from Home11.9%

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