Petit-Rocher, NB

New Brunswick

Petit-Rocher is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 1,954. Residents earn $59,200 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,954 Population 1,119/sq mi density
$59,200 Median Income $38,200 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$710 Median Rent 15.2% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$59,200 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $710/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
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%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation36 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+27.1%
Graduate+2.7%

Community

Commute22 min

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
1,119
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.3%
Female 52.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Petit-Rocher vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only8.4%
89% below US avg
Spanish88.8%
562% above US avg
Other Languages2.8%

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.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,200
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.8%
200% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.3%
40% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.0 min
Drive Alone86.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Petit-Rocher is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $710 (39% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

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 Burden15.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied63.5%
Renter-Occupied36.0%
Housing Units890

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Petit-Rocher vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Petit-Rocher vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density1,119/sq mi
Coordinates47.7827°N, 65.7175°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.5%
72% below US avg
High School+27.1%
Graduate Degree+2.7%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,119/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.0 min
Drive Alone86.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.0%

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