Median Income
$100,000
33% higher than US avg
Home Value
$286,000
1% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
22.5%
33% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$890
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment
8.7%
142% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.3%
41% lower than US avg
How Rothesay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population11,977
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density897/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Economy
B+
Median Income$100,000
Per Capita$68,400
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty7.3%
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$286,000
Rent$890
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units4,870
Rent Burden12.6%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation174 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+27.2%
Graduate+10.3%
Is Rothesay a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Rothesay receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Rothesay offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Rothesay is $100,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Rothesay among higher-income communities. At 8.7%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Rothesay is $286,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $890 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.2% have completed high school.
Rothesay has a population of 11,977 with a density of 897 people per square mile. The median age is 45.6 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.4%), with 3.5% Asian.
Population
11,977
Total Population
2021 Census
45.6yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.4% |
| 15% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 6.3% |
The median household income in Rothesay is $100,000, which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $100,000 |
| 33% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $68,400 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.7% |
| 142% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% |
| 41% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.6% |
| Work from Home | 28.6% |
The median home value in Rothesay is $286,000, 1% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $890 (23% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $286,000 |
| 1% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $890 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 12.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 80.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.3% |
| Housing Units | 4,870 |
Property Tax
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Healthcare Access
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Crime Rates: Rothesay vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 13.4 sq mi (34.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 897/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3805°N, 65.9674°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |