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Perth, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,047 Population 9/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $40,600 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$650 Median Rent 3.3% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $650/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Perth, NB

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,000
20% below
$40,600 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
65% below
Median Rent
$650/mo
44% below
3.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
43.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
18.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
262 sunny days/yr

How Perth Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Perth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
35%
Rent
56%
Poverty
147%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Perth a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Perth residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,600. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 32 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Perth is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $650/month, with 3.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

10.1% of adults in Perth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 43.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Perth has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,047
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$40,600
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty18.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$781

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$650
Ownership93.5%
Housing Units460
Rent Burden3.3%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days262/yr
Rain40.6 in/yr
Elevation259 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+43.3%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute26 min