Peel, NB

New Brunswick

Peel is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 1,198. Residents earn $67,000 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,198 Population 28/sq mi density
$67,000 Median Income $36,500 per capita
$130,000 Home Value
$665 Median Rent 8.5% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$67,000 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $665/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,000
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $130,000
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.5%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent $665
43% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.3%
131% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.8%
35% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,198
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female50% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$67,000
Per Capita$36,500
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty16.8%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,000
Rent$665
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units485
Rent Burden8.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+40.4%
Graduate+2.1%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Peel a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Peel 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. Peel offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Peel is $67,000, 11% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Peel is $130,000, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $665 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 40.4% have completed high school.

Peel has a population of 1,198 with a density of 28 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.1%).

Population

1,198
Total Population
28
People / sq mi
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
43.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Peel vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.8%
22% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
88% below US avg
Other Languages2.5%

Social Characteristics

Peel vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Peel is $67,000, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Peel vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,000
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,500

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.3%
131% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.8%
35% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.0 min
Drive Alone90.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Peel is $130,000, 54% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $665 (43% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$130,000
54% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$665
43% below US avg
Rent Burden8.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.6%
Renter-Occupied14.4%
Housing Units485

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area43.5 sq mi (112.7 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.5%
78% below US avg
High School+40.4%
Graduate Degree+2.1%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density28/sq mi
Total Area43.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.0 min
Drive Alone90.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.8%

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