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Seal Cove, NB

New Brunswick

Seal Cove is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 549. Residents earn $65,612 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
549 Population 9/sq mi density
$65,612 Median Income $40,536 per capita
$148,932 Home Value
$666 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 247 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$65,612 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,932 home value, $666/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $65,612
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $148,932
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $666
43% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.5%
33% higher than US avg

How Seal Cove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population549
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$65,612
Per Capita$40,536
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty16.5%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,932
Rent$666
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units220
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain49.0 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Seal Cove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Seal Cove receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Seal Cove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Seal Cove is $65,612, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 16.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Seal Cove is $148,932, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $666 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x 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

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Seal Cove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches, including 17.7 inches of snow.

Seal Cove has a population of 549 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 58.1 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (98%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 65.9% of residents, while 30.1% speak Spanish.

Population

549
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
58.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Seal Cove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 65.9%
16% below US avg
Spanish 30.1%
125% above US avg
Other Languages 4.0%

Social Characteristics

Seal Cove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Seal Cove is $65,612, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,536. The average weekly wage is $780, 46% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 17 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 14.1% of workers work from home.

Income: Seal Cove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,612
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,536
Avg Weekly Wage$780

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.5%
33% above US avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.4 min
Drive Alone87.6%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home14.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Seal Cove is $148,932, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $666 (43% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 220 total housing units in the city. 28.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$148,932
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$666
43% below US avg
Rent Burden28.3%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units220

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, Seal Cove receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Seal Cove 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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Seal Cove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area58.1 sq mi (150.6 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates44.6526°N, 66.8408°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.0"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 17.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Jan 14, 2023.

Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 131 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 25 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 129 km
Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 79 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 92 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 129 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 129 km
Jan 14, 2023 7 km ESE of Dedham, Maine M3.3 138 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 113 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 25 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 48 km
Jun 9, 2016 24 km S of Yarmouth, Canada M3.0 127 km
Aug 17, 2022 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine M3.0 63 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 117 km
Jan 17, 2021 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine M2.9 62 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 90 km
Aug 11, 2022 Maine M2.8 62 km
Aug 11, 2022 4 km E of Centerville, Maine M2.8 62 km
Jul 29, 2010 5 km WNW of Northfield, Maine M2.7 67 km
Mar 25, 2011 6 km NNE of Burlington, Maine M2.7 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 190 km
2009 Bill Category 1 260 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 108 km
2003 Juan Category 2 243 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SUNKEN STR (1,201 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 SUNKEN STR 1,201 36 km
1984 UNNAMED 901 61 km
2006 CENTERVILLE FIRE 705 68 km
2001 UNNAMED 627 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 3.5 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 4.5 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
August 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Driest
September 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
October 47°F (9°C) 4.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 5.2 in Wettest
December 28°F (-2°C) 4.8 in

Seal Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 22°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.0").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 87.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density9/sq mi
Total Area58.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.4 min
Drive Alone87.6%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home14.1%

Radio Stations near Seal Cove

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Seal Cove

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
LOST FISHERMENS MEMORIAL PARKGENERAL MUSEUM185 SOUTH LUBEC ROAD2077332578$20,393
LUBEC HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
LUBEC LANDMARKSHISTORIC PRESERVATION50 WATER ST2077332197
Grand Manan Museum & Gift Shop

Libraries in Seal Cove

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
LUBEC MEMORIAL LIBRARY55 WATER STREET0.013,467
Campobello Public Library and Museum0.0
Grand Manan Library0.0

Monuments in Seal Cove

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fishermen Memorial
War of 1812

Golf Courses in Seal Cove

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brookside Golf Course

Airports Near Seal Cove

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brier Island Airstrip-Small Airport
Cutler Regional Airport-Small Airport
Drisko Airport-Small Airport
Eastport Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Flying Ed Airport-Small Airport
Gillespie Field-Small Airport
Grand Manan Airport-Small Airport
Keizers Air Park-Small Airport
Lubec Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Machias Valley Airport-Small Airport
Morrison's Airport-Small Airport
Princeton Municipal AirportPNNSmall Airport
Saint Stephen Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Seal Cove

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
White Head Post Office

Treatment Centers in Seal Cove

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Regional Medical Center at Lubec - HealthWaysSubstance Abuse207-733-7531

Churches & Religious Organizations in Seal Cove

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Seal Cove United Baptist Church
Seal Cove Wesleyan Church
Wood Island Reformed Baptist Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Seal Cove

What is the population of Seal Cove?

Seal Cove has a population of 549 residents and is located in New Brunswick. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 58.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Seal Cove expensive to live in?

The median household income is $65,612, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $148,932 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $666 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Seal Cove safe?

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

What is the weather like in Seal Cove?

Seal Cove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.0 inches, with 17.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Seal Cove?

The unemployment rate in Seal Cove is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $780. There are 17 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 14.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Seal Cove?

The median home value in Seal Cove is $148,932. For renters, the median monthly rent is $666. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Seal Cove?

32.9% of adults in Seal Cove hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Seal Cove?

The average commute in Seal Cove is 25 minutes. 87.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 14.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Seal Cove?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Seal Cove is 98% White, 0.7% Asian. 65.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 30.1% speak Spanish.

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