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Sackville, NB

New Brunswick · Moncton Metro

Sackville is a small city in New Brunswick with a population of 6,099. Residents earn $68,500 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
6,099 Population 214/sq mi density
$68,500 Median Income $44,920 per capita
$196,000 Home Value
$840 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 223 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$68,500 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,000 home value, $840/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $68,500
9% lower than US avg
Home Value $196,000
30% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.5%
57% lower than US avg
Median Rent $840
28% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.9%
231% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.9%
28% higher than US avg

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

People

Population6,099
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density214/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

C+
Median Income$68,500
Per Capita$44,920
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty15.9%
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,000
Rent$840
Ownership65.8%
Housing Units2,690
Rent Burden18.1%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain56.1 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+32.4%
Graduate+13.1%

Community

Commute19 min

Is Sackville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sackville 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. Sackville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sackville is $68,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.9% 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 Sackville is $196,000, 30% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $840 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.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sackville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches, including 72.0 inches of snow.

Sackville has a population of 6,099 with a density of 214 people per square mile, spread across 28.5 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.7% female and 48.2% male. The city is predominantly White (93.6%), with 1.4% Black, 3.4% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90.6% of residents.

Population

6,099
Total Population
2021 Census
214
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
28.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Sackville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.6%
15% above US avg
Spanish 3.5%
74% below US avg
Other Languages 5.9%

Social Characteristics

Sackville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sackville is $68,500, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,920 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $864, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 11.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 189 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 32.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sackville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,500
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,920
Avg Weekly Wage$864

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.9%
231% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.9%
28% above US avg
Establishments (County)189

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.8 min
Drive Alone75.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home32.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Sackville is $196,000, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below the national average of $1,163). 65.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,690 total housing units in the city. 18.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$196,000
30% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$840
28% below US avg
Rent Burden18.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.8%
Owner-Occupied65.8%
Renter-Occupied34.2%
Housing Units2,690

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Sackville receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Sackville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 72.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area28.5 sq mi (73.9 km²)
Population Density214/sq mi
Coordinates45.8987°N, 64.3684°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.1"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 72.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 2, 2018.

Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 147 km
Apr 22, 2016 New Brunswick, Canada M2.9 142 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 116 km
Jan 3, 2017 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada M2.7 144 km
Mar 7, 2008 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada M2.7 124 km
Feb 1, 2018 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 117 km
Feb 2, 2018 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 118 km
Apr 22, 2016 69 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 143 km
Nov 28, 2013 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 126 km
Apr 24, 2015 67 km NW of Salisbury, Canada M2.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 101 km
2009 Bill Category 1 222 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 274 km
2003 Juan Category 2 45 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 268 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 190 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 4.3 in
February 19°F (-7°C) 3.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 3.9 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.5 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 4.7 in Wettest

Sackville has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 19°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.4").

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14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57% below the national average of 33.7%. 32.4% have completed high school. 13.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. 75.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.5%
57% below US avg
High School+32.4%
Graduate Degree+13.1%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density214/sq mi
Total Area28.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.8 min
Drive Alone75.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home32.7%

Schools in Sackville

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tantramar Regional High School - - - -
Marshview Middle School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sackville

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJMO-FM 103.1 "Q103" - Moncton, NB active rock, classic rock AAC 132 kbps
CFTA 107.9 Tantramar FM Amherst, NS community radio MP3 128 kbps
103.9 MAX FM - Moncton's Greatest Hits classic rock, easy listening MP3 64 kbps
CFBO "Plus 90.7" Dieppe, NB hot adult contemporary, radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio One - Moncton, NB (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CHMA 106.9 FM Sackville, NB campus radio, community radio MP3 192 kbps
CHMA-FM 106.9 Mount Allison University - Sackville, NB campus radio, student radio MP3 192 kbps
CKNI 91.9 "The Bend" Moncton, NB adult contemporary AAC 128 kbps
ICI Radio-Canada Première Nouveau-Brinswick news, talk AAC 48 kbps
CJXL "New Country 96.9" Moncton, NB country, rebranding AAC 145 kbps
ICI Première Nouveau-Brunswick information, local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Nouveau-Brunswick) Moncton, NB radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Nouveau-Brunswick) Moncton, NB blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
CJSE 89.5 "Country 89" Shediac, NB francophone country, radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sackville

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Albert County Museum
Boultenhouse Heritage Centre
Cumberland County Museum & Archives
Fort Beauséjour–Fort Cumberland Museum
Joggins Fossil Centre
Keillor House
Monument Lefebvre National Historic Site
Musée de Memramcook

Libraries in Sackville

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dorchester Memorial Public Library0.0
Four Fathers Memorial Library0.0
Memramcook Public Library0.0
Ralph Pickard Bell Library0.0
Sackville Public Library0.0

Hotels in Sackville

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Savoy Arms B&B

Cafes in Sackville

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bridge St. Cafe
Cranewood
Mel's Tea Room
The Black Duck
Tim Hortons

Cinemas in Sackville

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vogue Cinema

Theatres in Sackville

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Live Bait Theatre

Clinics in Sackville

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tantramar Health Centre

Train Stations in Sackville

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sackville

Gas Stations in Sackville

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Irving
Ultramar

Banks in Sackville

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RBC Royal Bank
Scotiabank

Shopping Malls in Sackville

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

East Main Plaza

Golf Courses in Sackville

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sackville Golf & Country Club

Breweries in Sackville

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Trider's Craft Beer

Airports Near Sackville

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International AirportYQMMedium Airport
Summerside AirportYSUMedium Airport
Bouctouche Airport-Small Airport
Cormier Airport-Small Airport
Moncton / McEwen Airport-Small Airport
Shediac Bridge Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sackville

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sackville Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sackville

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapel
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Main Street Baptist Church
Middle Sackville Baptist Church
Sackville United Church
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
St. Paul's Anglican Church
St. Vincent Catholic Church
Wood Point Baptist Church

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sackville

What is the population of Sackville?

Sackville has a population of 6,099 residents and is located in New Brunswick. The population density is 214 people per square mile, spread across 28.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.7% female and 48.2% male.

Is Sackville expensive to live in?

The median household income is $68,500, 9% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $196,000 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sackville safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Sackville receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Sackville?

Sackville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.1 inches, with 72.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sackville?

The job market in Sackville faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $864. There are 189 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 19 minutes, and 32.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sackville?

The median home value in Sackville is $196,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $840. The homeownership rate is 65.8%.

How are the schools in Sackville?

14.5% of adults in Sackville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.4% have completed high school. 13.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sackville?

The average commute in Sackville is 19 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 75.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 32.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sackville?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sackville is 93.6% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% Asian. 90.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.5% speak Spanish.

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