Saint-Joseph, NB

New Brunswick

Saint-Joseph is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 1,549. Residents earn $73,000 per year, which is 3% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,549 Population 12/sq mi density
$73,000 Median Income $42,040 per capita
$140,000 Home Value
$512 Median Rent 5.2% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$73,000 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,000 home value, $512/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,000
3% lower than US avg
Home Value $140,000
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.0%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent $512
56% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.3%
186% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.0%
3% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,549
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$73,000
Per Capita$42,040
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty12.0%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,000
Rent$512
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units680
Rent Burden5.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+28.8%
Graduate+2.2%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Saint-Joseph a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Joseph 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-Joseph offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Joseph is $73,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.3%, unemployment is notably high. 12.0% 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-Joseph is $140,000, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $512 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.8% have completed high school.

Saint-Joseph has a population of 1,549 with a density of 12 people per square mile. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

1,549
Total Population
12
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
124.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Joseph vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only2.9%
96% below US avg
Spanish96.1%
617% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Saint-Joseph vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Joseph is $73,000, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Saint-Joseph vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,000
3% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,040

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.3%
186% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.9 min
Drive Alone95.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Joseph is $140,000, 50% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $512 (56% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,000
50% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$512
56% below US avg
Rent Burden5.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.0%
Renter-Occupied10.3%
Housing Units680

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area124.1 sq mi (321.4 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.0%
76% below US avg
High School+28.8%
Graduate Degree+2.2%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density12/sq mi
Total Area124.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.9 min
Drive Alone95.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.5%

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