Southesk, NB

New Brunswick

Southesk is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 1,666. Residents earn $71,500 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,666 Population 2/sq mi density
$71,500 Median Income $41,680 per capita
$160,000 Home Value
$720 Median Rent 7.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$71,500 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $720/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,500
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $160,000
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.4%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $720
38% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.3%
297% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.6%
10% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,666
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$71,500
Per Capita$41,680
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty13.6%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$720
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units720
Rent Burden7.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+35.9%
Graduate+2.0%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Southesk a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Southesk receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Southesk offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Southesk is $71,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 14.3%, unemployment is notably high. 13.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Southesk is $160,000, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $720 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.9% have completed high school.

Southesk has a population of 1,666 with a density of 2 people per square mile. The median age is 52.4 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%), with 1.2% Asian.

Population

1,666
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
52.4yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
950.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Southesk vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.9%
21% above US avg
Spanish3.6%
73% below US avg
Other Languages1.5%

Social Characteristics

Southesk vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Southesk is $71,500, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Southesk vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,500
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,680

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.3%
297% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.6%
10% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.2 min
Drive Alone85.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Southesk is $160,000, 43% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $720 (38% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$160,000
43% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$720
38% below US avg
Rent Burden7.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.4%
Renter-Occupied7.6%
Housing Units720

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Southesk vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Southesk vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area950.8 sq mi (2,462.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.4%
69% below US avg
High School+35.9%
Graduate Degree+2.0%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area950.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.2 min
Drive Alone85.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.9%

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