Riverside-Albert, NB

New Brunswick

Riverside-Albert is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 348. Residents earn $58,800 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
348 Population 266/sq mi density
$58,800 Median Income $35,600 per capita
$135,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$58,800 median income, 28.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,000 home value
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,800
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $135,000
52% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.3%
87% lower than US avg
Unemployment 28.0%
678% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 24.0%
94% higher than US avg

How Riverside-Albert Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population348
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density266/mi²
Male / Female41% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$58,800
Per Capita$35,600
Unemployment28.0%
Poverty24.0%
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units140
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation7 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+34.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute38 min

Is Riverside-Albert a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Riverside-Albert receives an overall livability score of 2.8 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. Riverside-Albert has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Riverside-Albert is $58,800, 22% below the national average of $75,149. At 28.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 24.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Riverside-Albert is $135,000, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.0% have completed high school.

Riverside-Albert has a population of 348 with a density of 266 people per square mile. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

348
Total Population
2021 Census
266
People / sq mi
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.4%
Female 57.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Riverside-Albert vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.0%
15% above US avg
Spanish4.3%
68% below US avg
Other Languages5.7%

Social Characteristics

Riverside-Albert vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Riverside-Albert is $58,800, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 28.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Riverside-Albert vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,800
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment28.0%
678% above US avg
Poverty Rate24.0%
94% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.6 min
Drive Alone76.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Riverside-Albert is $135,000, 52% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$135,000
52% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.6%
Renter-Occupied17.9%
Housing Units140

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Riverside-Albert vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Riverside-Albert vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density266/sq mi
Coordinates45.7449°N, 64.7321°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
4.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.3%
87% below US avg
High School+34.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density266/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.6 min
Drive Alone76.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.8%

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