Lorne, NB

New Brunswick

Lorne is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 313. Residents earn $48,800 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
313 Population 1/sq mi density
$48,800 Median Income $32,800 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$48,800 median income, 40.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,800
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.1%
91% lower than US avg
Unemployment 40.9%
1036% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 23.0%
85% higher than US avg

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

People

Population313
Median Age61.6 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

D
Median Income$48,800
Per Capita$32,800
Unemployment40.9%
Poverty23.0%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units185
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation509 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+45.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Lorne a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lorne receives an overall livability score of 2.7 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. Lorne has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lorne is $48,800, 35% below the national average of $75,149. At 40.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 23.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lorne is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 45.3% have completed high school.

Lorne has a population of 313 with a density of 1 people per square mile. The median age is 61.6 years, 58% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

313
Total Population
2021 Census
1
People / sq mi
61.6yrs
Median Age
58% above US avg
630.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Lorne vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.1%
7% above US avg
Spanish12.7%
5% below US avg
Other Languages3.2%

Social Characteristics

Lorne vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lorne is $48,800, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 40.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Lorne vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,800
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment40.9%
1036% above US avg
Poverty Rate23.0%
85% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.9 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Lorne 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 Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units185

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Area630.2 sq mi (1,632.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates47.8738°N, 66.1269°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
3.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.1%
91% below US avg
High School+45.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area630.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.9 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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