Port Elgin, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
381 Population 373/sq mi density
$52,800 Median Income $34,800 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$580 Median Rent 18.2% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$52,800 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $580/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Elgin, NB

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,800
30% below
$34,800 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
65% below
Median Rent
$580/mo
50% below
18.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
90% below
42.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
131% above
23.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Port Elgin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
35%
Rent
50%
Poverty
185%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
231%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Elgin 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

Port Elgin residents earn a median household income of $52,800 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,800. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Elgin is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $580/month, with 18.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

3.3% of adults in Port Elgin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 42.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Port Elgin has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population381
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density373/mi²
Male / Female47% / 52%

Economy

C
Median Income$52,800
Per Capita$34,800
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty23.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$669

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$580
Ownership72.7%
Housing Units165
Rent Burden18.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation7 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+42.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute27 min