Musquash, NB

New Brunswick

Musquash is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 1,253. Residents earn $82,000 per year, which is 9% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,253 Population 14/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income $50,900 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$765 Median Rent 6.6% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 14.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $765/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $82,000
9% higher than US avg
Home Value $174,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.6%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent $765
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.5%
303% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.8%
29% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,253
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$82,000
Per Capita$50,900
Unemployment14.5%
Poverty8.8%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$765
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units530
Rent Burden6.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+34.1%
Graduate+1.4%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Musquash a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Musquash receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Musquash offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Musquash is $82,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 14.5%, unemployment is notably high. 8.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Musquash is $174,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $765 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.1% have completed high school.

Musquash has a population of 1,253 with a density of 14 people per square mile. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).

Population

1,253
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
90.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53%
Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Musquash vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.0%
20% above US avg
Spanish4.0%
70% below US avg
Other Languages2%

Social Characteristics

Musquash vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Musquash is $82,000, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Musquash vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,000
9% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,900

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.5%
303% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.8%
29% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.7 min
Drive Alone96.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Musquash is $174,000, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $765 (34% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,000
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$765
34% below US avg
Rent Burden6.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.3%
Renter-Occupied6.6%
Housing Units530

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area90.0 sq mi (233.0 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
7.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.6%
78% below US avg
High School+34.1%
Graduate Degree+1.4%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density14/sq mi
Total Area90.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.7 min
Drive Alone96.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.8%

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