Shippagan, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,672 Population 695/sq mi density
$59,600 Median Income $46,760 per capita
$160,000 Home Value
$580 Median Rent 13.9% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$59,600 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $580/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Shippagan, NB

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,600
21% below
$46,760 per capita
Home Value
$160,000
43% below
Median Rent
$580/mo
50% below
13.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
54% below
16.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
203% above
18.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Shippagan Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
57%
Rent
50%
Poverty
145%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
303%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shippagan a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shippagan residents earn a median household income of $59,600 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,760. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 83 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shippagan is $160,000 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $580/month, with 13.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

15.4% of adults in Shippagan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 16.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Shippagan has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,672
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density695/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%

Economy

C
Median Income$59,600
Per Capita$46,760
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty18.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$899

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$580
Ownership67.8%
Housing Units1,195
Rent Burden13.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain43.0 in/yr
Elevation7 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+16.8%
Graduate+5.4%

Community

Commute18 min