Median Income
$59,200
21% lower than US avg
Home Value
$150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
9.5%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$710
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.8%
200% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
17.3%
40% higher than US avg
How Petit-Rocher Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,954
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density1,119/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C
Median Income$59,200
Per Capita$38,200
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty17.3%
Commute22 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$710
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units890
Rent Burden15.2%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation36 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+27.1%
Graduate+2.7%
Is Petit-Rocher a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Petit-Rocher 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, below-average incomes. Petit-Rocher offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Petit-Rocher is $59,200, 21% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Petit-Rocher is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $710 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.1% have completed high school.
Petit-Rocher has a population of 1,954 with a density of 1,119 people per square mile. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.9%).
Population
1,954
Total Population
2021 Census
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Petit-Rocher vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 8.4% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Spanish | 88.8% |
| 562% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 2.8% |
Social Characteristics
Petit-Rocher vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Petit-Rocher is $59,200, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Income: Petit-Rocher vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $59,200 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $38,200 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.8% |
| 200% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% |
| 40% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.0% |
The median home value in Petit-Rocher is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $710 (39% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $150,000 |
| 47% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $710 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 15.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 63.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.0% |
| Housing Units | 890 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Petit-Rocher vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Petit-Rocher vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,119/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7827°N, 65.7175°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |