Saint-Basile, NB

New Brunswick

Saint-Basile is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 736. Residents earn $69,000 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
736 Population 15/sq mi density
$69,000 Median Income $36,600 per capita
$144,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent 8.1% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$69,000 median income, 13.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,000 home value
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,000
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $144,000
49% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.8%
65% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.8%
283% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.8%
27% higher than US avg

How Saint-Basile Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population736
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$69,000
Per Capita$36,600
Unemployment13.8%
Poverty15.8%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$144,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units315
Rent Burden8.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation978 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+29.1%
Graduate+3.2%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Saint-Basile a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Basile receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saint-Basile offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Basile is $69,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 13.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Basile is $144,000, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.1% have completed high school.

Saint-Basile has a population of 736 with a density of 15 people per square mile. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

736
Total Population
2021 Census
15
People / sq mi
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
50.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 45.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Basile vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only2.7%
97% below US avg
Spanish95.2%
611% above US avg
Other Languages2%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Basile vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Basile is $69,000, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Saint-Basile vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,000
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.8%
283% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.8%
27% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.3 min
Drive Alone93.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home23.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Basile is $144,000, 49% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$144,000
49% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden8.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.8%
Renter-Occupied3.2%
Housing Units315

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Saint-Basile vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Saint-Basile vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation978 ft (298 m)
Area50.2 sq mi (130.0 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates47.3915°N, 68.2711°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.8%
65% below US avg
High School+29.1%
Graduate Degree+3.2%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density15/sq mi
Total Area50.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.3 min
Drive Alone93.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home23.9%

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