Sackville, NB

New Brunswick

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.

3.3 /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
B
Overall
3.3 / 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
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
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
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,690
Rent Burden18.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation46 ft

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 3.3 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.

Education

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

Sackville has a population of 6,099 with a density of 214 people per square mile. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.6%), with 1.4% Black, 3.4% Asian.

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 Only90.6%
15% above US avg
Spanish3.5%
74% below US avg
Other Languages5.9%

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. The unemployment rate is 11.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Sackville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.9%
231% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.9%
28% above US avg

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 average. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below US avg).

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

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

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area28.5 sq mi (73.9 km²)
Population Density214/sq mi
Coordinates45.8987°N, 64.3684°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg).

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)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density214/sq mi
Total Area28.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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

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