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Saint John, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.0 /5.0
B Good
69,895 Population 574/sq mi density
$62,800 Median Income $41,760 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$830 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 226 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$62,800 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $830/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Saint John, NB

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,800
16% below
$41,760 per capita
Home Value
$174,000
38% below
Median Rent
$830/mo
29% below
18.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
60% below
34.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
203% above
17.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
226 sunny days/yr

How Saint John Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
62%
Rent
71%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
303%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Saint John a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Saint John residents earn a median household income of $62,800 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,760. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 89 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Saint John is $174,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $830/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

13.3% of adults in Saint John hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 34.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint John has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population69,895
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density574/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C
Median Income$62,800
Per Capita$41,760
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty17.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$803

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$830
Ownership54.2%
Housing Units31,825
Rent Burden18.6%

Crime

C+
Property54/100K
Burglary8/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days226/yr
Rain65.5 in/yr
Elevation105 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+34.1%
Graduate+4.9%

Community

Commute19 min

Did You Know?

21.3% work from home.