Lac Baker, NB

New Brunswick

Lac Baker is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 685. Residents earn $69,000 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
685 Population 48/sq mi density
$69,000 Median Income $49,200 per capita
$125,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$69,000 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,000
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $125,000
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.5%
81% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.5%
136% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.6%
6% lower than US avg

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

People

Population685
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$69,000
Per Capita$49,200
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty11.6%
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units335
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation758 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+24.2%
Graduate+5.7%

Community

Commute34 min

Is Lac Baker a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lac Baker receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Lac Baker offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lac Baker is $69,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. 11.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lac Baker is $125,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.2% have completed high school.

Lac Baker has a population of 685 with a density of 48 people per square mile. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

685
Total Population
2021 Census
48
People / sq mi
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
14.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Lac Baker vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only7.3%
91% below US avg
Spanish89.8%
570% above US avg
Other Languages2.9%

Social Characteristics

Lac Baker vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lac Baker is $69,000, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Lac Baker vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,000
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$49,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.6%
6% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.0 min
Drive Alone88.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Lac Baker is $125,000, 56% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,000
56% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.1%
Renter-Occupied11.9%
Housing Units335

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Lac Baker vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Area14.4 sq mi (37.2 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates47.3349°N, 68.6434°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.5%
81% below US avg
High School+24.2%
Graduate Degree+5.7%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density48/sq mi
Total Area14.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.0 min
Drive Alone88.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.0%

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