Nackawic, NB

New Brunswick

Nackawic is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 962. Residents earn $69,000 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
962 Population 324/sq mi density
$69,000 Median Income $45,900 per capita
$125,000 Home Value
$564 Median Rent 16.5% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$69,000 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $564/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% 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+ 14.7%
56% lower than US avg
Median Rent $564
52% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.9%
36% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.4%
16% higher than US avg

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

People

Population962
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density324/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,000
Per Capita$45,900
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty14.4%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$564
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units430
Rent Burden16.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation240 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+29.5%
Graduate+1.2%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Nackawic a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Nackawic receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Nackawic offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Nackawic is $69,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. 14.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Nackawic is $125,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $564 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

14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.5% have completed high school.

Nackawic has a population of 962 with a density of 324 people per square mile. The median age is 52.4 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%).

Population

962
Total Population
2021 Census
324
People / sq mi
52.4yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
3.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Nackawic vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.6%
14% above US avg
Spanish6.7%
50% below US avg
Other Languages3.6%

Social Characteristics

Nackawic vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Nackawic is $69,000, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Nackawic vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,000
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,900

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.4%
16% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.8 min
Drive Alone94.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Nackawic is $125,000, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $564 (52% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,000
56% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$564
52% below US avg
Rent Burden16.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.6%
Renter-Occupied24.4%
Housing Units430

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density324/sq mi
Coordinates45.9967°N, 67.2403°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.7%
56% below US avg
High School+29.5%
Graduate Degree+1.2%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density324/sq mi
Total Area3.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.8 min
Drive Alone94.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.6%

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