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Saint-Charles, NB

New Brunswick

Saint-Charles is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 2,024. Residents earn $67,500 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,024 Population 30/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $38,080 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$612 Median Rent 4.4% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 250 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 17.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $612/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $67,500
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.5%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent $612
47% lower than US avg
Unemployment 17.6%
389% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.6%
18% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,024
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$38,080
Unemployment17.6%
Poverty14.6%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$612
Ownership87.0%
Housing Units920
Rent Burden4.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain47.4 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+28.2%
Graduate+0.6%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Saint-Charles a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Charles receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saint-Charles has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Charles is $67,500, 10% below the national average of $75,149. At 17.6%, unemployment is notably high. 14.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Charles is $150,000, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $612 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x 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

4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Charles has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches, including 21.4 inches of snow.

Saint-Charles has a population of 2,024 with a density of 30 people per square mile, spread across 67.6 square miles. The median age is 53.2 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.4% female and 51.6% male. The city is predominantly White (99.8%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 18% of residents, while 76.5% speak Spanish.

Population

2,024
Total Population
30
People / sq mi
53.2yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
67.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Charles vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 18.0%
77% below US avg
Spanish 76.5%
471% above US avg
Other Languages 5.4%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Charles vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Charles is $67,500, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,080. The average weekly wage is $732, 49% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 17.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 63 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 9.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint-Charles vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,500
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,080
Avg Weekly Wage$732

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.6%
389% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.6%
18% above US avg
Establishments (County)63

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.8 min
Drive Alone88.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Charles is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $612 (47% below the national average of $1,163). 87.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 920 total housing units in the city. 4.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$612
47% below US avg
Rent Burden4.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership87.0%
Owner-Occupied87.0%
Renter-Occupied13.0%
Housing Units920

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, Saint-Charles receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Charles 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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Saint-Charles has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.0°F
24% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area67.6 sq mi (175.1 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates46.6674°N, 64.9764°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 21.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.76"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 3, 2024.

Jul 15, 1998 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M4.0 130 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 129 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 129 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 127 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 102 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 134 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 129 km
Mar 30, 2012 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.4 114 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 127 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 129 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 98 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 92 km
Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 82 km
Aug 28, 2013 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 129 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 85 km
Aug 21, 2015 63 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.0 119 km
Jan 2, 2013 75 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.0 122 km
Apr 22, 2016 New Brunswick, Canada M2.9 80 km
Jun 20, 2013 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M2.9 99 km
Jul 18, 2010 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 189 km
2003 Juan Category 2 117 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 4.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 17°F (-8°C) 3.5 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 4.0 in
April 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in Driest
October 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.5 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 4.6 in

Saint-Charles has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 15°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and September the driest (3.4").

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4.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 87% below the national average of 33.7%. 28.2% have completed high school. 0.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 88.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.5%
87% below US avg
High School+28.2%
Graduate Degree+0.6%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density30/sq mi
Total Area67.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.8 min
Drive Alone88.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.1%

Radio Stations near Saint-Charles

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJSE 89.5 "Country 89" Shediac, NB francophone country, radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Saint-Charles

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Richibucto Public LIbrary0.0

Airports Near Saint-Charles

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International AirportYQMMedium Airport
Miramichi AirportYCHMedium Airport
Bouctouche Airport-Small Airport
Cormier Airport-Small Airport
Havelock Airport-Small Airport
Moncton / McEwen Airport-Small Airport
Shediac Bridge Airport-Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Charles

What is the population of Saint-Charles?

Saint-Charles has a population of 2,024 residents and is located in New Brunswick. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 67.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.4% female and 51.6% male.

Is Saint-Charles expensive to live in?

The median household income is $67,500, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,000 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $612 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Charles safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Charles?

Saint-Charles has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.4 inches, with 21.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Charles?

The job market in Saint-Charles faces challenges, with unemployment at 17.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $732. There are 63 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 9.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Charles?

The median home value in Saint-Charles is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $612. The homeownership rate is 87.0%.

How are the schools in Saint-Charles?

4.5% of adults in Saint-Charles hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.2% have completed high school. 0.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Charles?

The average commute in Saint-Charles is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 88.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Charles?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Charles is 99.8% White. 18% of residents speak only English at home, while 76.5% speak Spanish.

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