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%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation33 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+26.1%
Graduate+3.6%
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
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 64.6% |
| 18% below US avg |
| Spanish | 29.7% |
| 122% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 5.7% |
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
| Median HH Income | $63,600 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $39,200 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 16.8% |
| 367% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% |
| 16% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |
The median home value in Rexton is $174,000, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $655 (44% below US avg).
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 Burden | 11.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 79.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.7% |
| Housing Units | 410 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Rexton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 360/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6498°N, 64.8829°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |