Minto, NB

New Brunswick

Minto is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 2,234. Residents earn $49,600 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,234 Population 184/sq mi density
$49,600 Median Income $31,880 per capita
$90,000 Home Value
$548 Median Rent 12.0% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$49,600 median income, 16.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $548/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,600
34% lower than US avg
Home Value $90,000
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.8%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $548
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment 16.2%
350% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 22.4%
81% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,234
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density184/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C
Median Income$49,600
Per Capita$31,880
Unemployment16.2%
Poverty22.4%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$548
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,040
Rent Burden12.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation121 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+33.5%
Graduate+1.8%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Minto a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Minto receives an overall livability score of 2.8 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. Minto has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Minto is $49,600, 34% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 22.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Minto is $90,000, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $548 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.5% have completed high school.

Minto has a population of 2,234 with a density of 184 people per square mile. The median age is 54.0 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.1%).

Population

2,234
Total Population
2021 Census
184
People / sq mi
54.0yrs
Median Age
39% above US avg
12.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Minto vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.2%
17% above US avg
Spanish5.4%
60% below US avg
Other Languages2.5%

Social Characteristics

Minto vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Minto is $49,600, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Minto vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,600
34% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,880

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.2%
350% above US avg
Poverty Rate22.4%
81% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.2 min
Drive Alone82.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Minto is $90,000, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $548 (53% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,000
68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$548
53% below US avg
Rent Burden12.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.9%
Renter-Occupied22.6%
Housing Units1,040

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area12.1 sq mi (31.4 km²)
Population Density184/sq mi
Coordinates46.0848°N, 66.0622°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.8%
83% below US avg
High School+33.5%
Graduate Degree+1.8%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density184/sq mi
Total Area12.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.2 min
Drive Alone82.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.7%

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