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Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska, NB

New Brunswick

Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 891. Residents earn $59,600 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
891 Population 257/sq mi density
$59,600 Median Income $33,700 per capita
$119,000 Home Value
$528 Median Rent 10.8% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$59,600 median income, 14.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,000 home value, $528/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $59,600
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $119,000
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.7%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $528
55% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.7%
308% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 22.4%
81% higher than US avg

How Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population891
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density257/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C
Median Income$59,600
Per Capita$33,700
Unemployment14.7%
Poverty22.4%
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,000
Rent$528
Ownership79.5%
Housing Units415
Rent Burden10.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain41.6 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation459 ft (140 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+31.2%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute18 min

Is Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska receives an overall livability score of 2.8 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, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska is $59,600, 21% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 22.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska is $119,000, 58% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $528 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 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

5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches, including 16.3 inches of snow.

Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska has a population of 891 with a density of 257 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles. The median age is 52.8 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.3% female and 47.8% male. The city is predominantly White (98.2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 5.1% of residents, while 94.4% speak Spanish.

Population

891
Total Population
2021 Census
257
People / sq mi
52.8yrs
Median Age
36% above US avg
3.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 5.1%
94% below US avg
Spanish 94.4%
604% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska is $59,600, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,700 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $648, 55% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 14.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 28 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 18.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,600
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,700
Avg Weekly Wage$648

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.7%
308% above US avg
Poverty Rate22.4%
81% above US avg
Establishments (County)28

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.5 min
Drive Alone93.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska is $119,000, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $528 (55% below the national average of $1,163). 79.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 415 total housing units in the city. 10.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$119,000
58% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$528
55% below US avg
Rent Burden10.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.5%
Owner-Occupied79.5%
Renter-Occupied21.7%
Housing Units415

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, Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska 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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Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 16.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average37.5°F
31% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density257/sq mi
Coordinates47.2498°N, 68.0309°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 16.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.7 on Jul 8, 2022.

Mar 6, 2005 15 km SE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.9 139 km
Oct 28, 1997 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada M4.8 149 km
Jul 15, 1998 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M4.0 111 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 112 km
Jul 14, 2006 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine M3.9 65 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 112 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 114 km
Jun 15, 2000 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada M3.7 142 km
Dec 8, 1991 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M3.6 142 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 149 km
Jun 1, 2006 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M3.6 86 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 72 km
Mar 30, 1990 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine M3.5 15 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 112 km
Mar 30, 2012 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.4 147 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 114 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 112 km
Aug 28, 2013 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 112 km
Jan 10, 2022 14 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada M3.2 142 km
Jan 2, 2013 75 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.0 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 2.8 in
April 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
October 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 3.7 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 3.8 in

Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 6°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.6").

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5.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 83% below the national average of 33.7%. 31.2% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 93.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.7%
83% below US avg
High School+31.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density257/sq mi
Total Area3.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.5 min
Drive Alone93.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.4%

Schools in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Sainte-Anne — — — —
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Radio Stations near Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJEM 92.7 "Frontiere FM" Edmunston, NB adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
CFAI-FM 101.1 Edmundston &105.1 Grand Sault, NB active rock, community radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Country Acadienne country MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ASSOCIATION CULTURELLE ET HISTORIQUE DU MONT-CARMELHISTORIC PRESERVATION2078953339$66,506
GREATER GRAND ISLE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
HONEY BEE RESEARCH INSTITUTE AND NATURE CENTERARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER24 GENDREAU RD
STOCKHOLM MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM280 MAIN ST

Libraries in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ABEL J. MORNEAULT MEMORIAL LIBRARY153 MAIN STREET0.06,650
Bibliothèque Dr. Lorne J. Violette0.0

Ski Resorts Near Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mont Farlagne 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caribou Municipal AirportCARMedium Airport
Presque Isle International AirportPQIMedium Airport
Saint-Léonard AirportYSLMedium Airport
Allen St Peter Memorial Airport—Small Airport
Boston Brook Airport—Small Airport
Bresett's Mountainside Airport—Small Airport
Downs Gulch Airport—Small Airport
Edmundston Airport—Small Airport
Fort Fairfield Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Fort Kent Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Grand Falls Airport—Small Airport
Loring International AirportLIZSmall Airport
Mars Hill Airport—Small Airport
Morrill Airpark—Small Airport
Murphy Road Airstrip—Small Airport
Northern Aroostook Regional AirportWFKSmall Airport
Russell Field—Small Airport
Saint-Quentin Airport—Small Airport
Sunrise Farms Airport—Small Airport
Upper Kent Airport—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska

What is the population of Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska?

Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska has a population of 891 residents and is located in New Brunswick. The population density is 257 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.3% female and 47.8% male.

Is Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska expensive to live in?

The median household income is $59,600, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $119,000 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $528 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska safe?

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

What is the weather like in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska?

Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.6 inches, with 16.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska?

The job market in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $648. There are 28 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 18.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska?

The median home value in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska is $119,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $528. The homeownership rate is 79.5%.

How are the schools in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska?

5.7% of adults in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.2% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska?

The average commute in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 93.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 18.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska is 98.2% White. 5.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 94.4% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

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