Rexton, NB

New Brunswick

Rexton is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 874. Residents earn $63,600 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
874 Population 360/sq mi density
$63,600 Median Income $39,200 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$655 Median Rent 11.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$63,600 median income, 16.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $655/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,600
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $174,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.5%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $655
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 16.8%
367% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.4%
16% higher than US avg

How Rexton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population874
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density360/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

C+
Median Income$63,600
Per Capita$39,200
Unemployment16.8%
Poverty14.4%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$655
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units410
Rent Burden11.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation33 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+26.1%
Graduate+3.6%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Rexton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rexton 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. Rexton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rexton is $63,600, 15% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.8%, unemployment is notably high. 14.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rexton is $174,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $655 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.1% have completed high school.

Rexton has a population of 874 with a density of 360 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 (94.4%), with 1.1% Black, 4.4% Asian.

Population

874
Total Population
2021 Census
360
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Rexton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only64.6%
18% below US avg
Spanish29.7%
122% above US avg
Other Languages5.7%

Social Characteristics

Rexton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rexton is $63,600, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Rexton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,600
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.8%
367% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.4%
16% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.5 min
Drive Alone83.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Rexton is $174,000, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $655 (44% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,000
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$655
44% below US avg
Rent Burden11.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.3%
Renter-Occupied20.7%
Housing Units410

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Rexton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Rexton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density360/sq mi
Coordinates46.6498°N, 64.8829°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.5%
75% below US avg
High School+26.1%
Graduate Degree+3.6%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density360/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.5 min
Drive Alone83.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.4%

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