Neguac, NB

New Brunswick

Neguac is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 1,692. Residents earn $62,400 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,692 Population 164/sq mi density
$62,400 Median Income $38,200 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$576 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$62,400 median income, 16.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $576/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,400
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $174,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.5%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $576
50% lower than US avg
Unemployment 16.0%
344% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.0%
37% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,692
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density164/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$62,400
Per Capita$38,200
Unemployment16.0%
Poverty17.0%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$576
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units720
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation10 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+25.6%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Neguac a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Neguac receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Neguac offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Neguac is $62,400, 17% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Neguac is $174,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $576 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.6% have completed high school.

Neguac has a population of 1,692 with a density of 164 people per square mile. The median age is 52.8 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.1%), with 1.3% Asian.

Population

1,692
Total Population
2021 Census
164
People / sq mi
52.8yrs
Median Age
36% above US avg
10.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Neguac vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only12.7%
84% below US avg
Spanish80.8%
503% above US avg
Other Languages6.5%

Social Characteristics

Neguac vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Neguac is $62,400, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Neguac vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,400
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.0%
344% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.0%
37% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.0 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Neguac is $174,000, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $576 (50% 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$576
50% below US avg
Rent Burden9.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.5%
Renter-Occupied22.2%
Housing Units720

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area10.3 sq mi (26.7 km²)
Population Density164/sq mi
Coordinates47.2489°N, 65.0741°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.5%
75% below US avg
High School+25.6%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density164/sq mi
Total Area10.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.0 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.4%

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