Sheffield, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
888 Population 9/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $41,400 per capita
$170,000 Home Value
$666 Median Rent 12.8% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,000 home value, $666/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Sheffield, NB

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,500
10% below
$41,400 per capita
Home Value
$170,000
40% below
Median Rent
$666/mo
43% below
12.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
77% below
31.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
192% above
18.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Sheffield Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
60%
Rent
57%
Poverty
150%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
292%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sheffield a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sheffield residents earn a median household income of $67,500 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,400. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sheffield is $170,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $666/month, with 12.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.9% of adults in Sheffield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 31.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sheffield has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population888
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

C+
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$41,400
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty18.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$796

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,000
Rent$666
Ownership92.4%
Housing Units395
Rent Burden12.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation7 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+31.6%
Graduate+3.3%

Community

Commute32 min