Richibucto, NB

New Brunswick

Richibucto is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 2,062. Residents earn $47,600 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,062 Population 347/sq mi density
$47,600 Median Income $35,900 per capita
$125,000 Home Value
$600 Median Rent 11.5% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$47,600 median income, 12.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $600/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,600
37% lower than US avg
Home Value $125,000
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.2%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $600
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.7%
253% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 24.8%
100% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,062
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density347/mi²
Male / Female48% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

D
Median Income$47,600
Per Capita$35,900
Unemployment12.7%
Poverty24.8%
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$600
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units645
Rent Burden11.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation23 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+35.4%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute19 min

Is Richibucto a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Richibucto receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Richibucto has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Richibucto is $47,600, 37% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 24.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Richibucto is $125,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $600 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.4% have completed high school.

Richibucto has a population of 2,062 with a density of 347 people per square mile. The median age is 53.2 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91%), with 7.5% Asian.

Population

2,062
Total Population
2021 Census
347
People / sq mi
53.2yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
5.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Richibucto vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only31.2%
60% below US avg
Spanish52.5%
292% above US avg
Other Languages16.3%

Social Characteristics

Richibucto vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Richibucto is $47,600, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Richibucto vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,600
37% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,900

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.7%
253% above US avg
Poverty Rate24.8%
100% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.3 min
Drive Alone72.5%
Public Transit9.9%
Work from Home5.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Richibucto is $125,000, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $600 (48% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,000
56% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$600
48% below US avg
Rent Burden11.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied57.4%
Renter-Occupied42.6%
Housing Units645

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.4 km²)
Population Density347/sq mi
Coordinates46.6807°N, 64.8804°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.2%
84% below US avg
High School+35.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density347/sq mi
Total Area5.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.3 min
Drive Alone72.5%
Public Transit9.9%
Work from Home5.5%

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