Rivière-Verte, NB

New Brunswick

Rivière-Verte is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 657. Residents earn $58,000 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
657 Population 2/sq mi density
$58,000 Median Income $34,800 per capita
$92,000 Home Value
$472 Median Rent 4.8% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$58,000 median income, 20.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,000 home value, $472/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,000
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $92,000
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.8%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $472
59% lower than US avg
Unemployment 20.5%
469% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.8%
52% higher than US avg

How Rivière-Verte Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population657
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$58,000
Per Capita$34,800
Unemployment20.5%
Poverty18.8%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,000
Rent$472
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units315
Rent Burden4.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation515 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+24.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Rivière-Verte a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rivière-Verte receives an overall livability score of 2.9 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. Rivière-Verte has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rivière-Verte is $58,000, 23% below the national average of $75,149. At 20.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rivière-Verte is $92,000, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $472 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.0% have completed high school.

Rivière-Verte has a population of 657 with a density of 2 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

657
Total Population
2021 Census
2
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
276.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Rivière-Verte vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only2.3%
97% below US avg
Spanish96.2%
618% above US avg
Other Languages1.5%

Social Characteristics

Rivière-Verte vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rivière-Verte is $58,000, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 20.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Rivière-Verte vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,000
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment20.5%
469% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.8%
52% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.5 min
Drive Alone92.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Rivière-Verte is $92,000, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $472 (59% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,000
67% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$472
59% below US avg
Rent Burden4.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.9%
Renter-Occupied12.7%
Housing Units315

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Rivière-Verte vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Rivière-Verte vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Area276.3 sq mi (715.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates47.3204°N, 68.1434°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.8%
83% below US avg
High School+24.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area276.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.5 min
Drive Alone92.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.8%

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