Saint James, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,024 Population 5/sq mi density
$60,400 Median Income $34,400 per capita
$116,000 Home Value
$666 Median Rent 3.4% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$60,400 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,000 home value, $666/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Saint James, NB

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,400
20% below
$34,400 per capita
Home Value
$116,000
59% below
Median Rent
$666/mo
43% below
3.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
85% below
41.3% high school+
Unemployment
14.3%
297% above
18.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Saint James Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Saint James's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
41%
Rent
57%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
397%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Saint James a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Saint James residents earn a median household income of $60,400 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,400. The unemployment rate stands at 14.3% (297% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 32 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Saint James is $116,000 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $666/month, with 3.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

4.9% of adults in Saint James hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 41.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint James has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,024
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

C
Median Income$60,400
Per Capita$34,400
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty18.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$662

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,000
Rent$666
Ownership93.4%
Housing Units455
Rent Burden3.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain44.3 in/yr
Elevation341 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+41.3%
Graduate+1.1%

Community

Commute28 min