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.

2.9 /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
C+
Overall
2.9 / 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
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
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
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units415
Rent Burden10.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation459 ft

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 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. 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.

Education

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

Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska has a population of 891 with a density of 257 people per square mile. The median age is 52.8 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.2%).

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 Only5.1%
94% below US avg
Spanish94.4%
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. The unemployment rate is 14.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.7%
308% above US avg
Poverty Rate22.4%
81% above US avg

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 average. Monthly rent averages $528 (55% below US avg).

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

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

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density257/sq mi
Coordinates47.2498°N, 68.0309°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg).

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)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density257/sq mi
Total Area3.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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

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