Plaster Rock, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,002 Population 862/sq mi density
$50,400 Median Income $32,500 per capita
$90,000 Home Value
$700 Median Rent 16.8% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$50,400 median income, 13.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $700/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Plaster Rock, NB

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,400
33% below
$32,500 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
68% below
Median Rent
$700/mo
40% below
16.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
86% below
41.6% high school+
Unemployment
13.7%
281% above
24.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
38°F

How Plaster Rock Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
32%
Rent
60%
Poverty
195%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
381%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Plaster Rock a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Plaster Rock residents earn a median household income of $50,400 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,500. The unemployment rate stands at 13.7% (281% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Plaster Rock is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $700/month, with 16.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

4.8% of adults in Plaster Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 41.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Plaster Rock has an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,002
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density862/mi²
Male / Female46% / 53%

Economy

D
Median Income$50,400
Per Capita$32,500
Unemployment13.7%
Poverty24.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$625

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$700
Ownership68.8%
Housing Units480
Rent Burden16.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation486 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+41.6%
Graduate+1.2%

Community

Commute21 min