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Southesk, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.0 /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
36°F Avg Temperature 254 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Southesk, NB

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,500
5% below
$41,680 per capita
Home Value
$160,000
43% below
Median Rent
$720/mo
38% below
7.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
69% below
35.9% high school+
Unemployment
14.3%
297% above
13.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
36°F
254 sunny days/yr

How Southesk Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
57%
Rent
62%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
397%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Southesk 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

Southesk residents earn a median household income of $71,500 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,680. The unemployment rate stands at 14.3% (297% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 52 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Southesk is $160,000 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $720/month, with 7.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

10.4% of adults in Southesk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 35.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Southesk has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

C+
Median Income$71,500
Per Capita$41,680
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty13.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$802

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$720
Ownership92.4%
Housing Units720
Rent Burden7.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
Sunny Days254/yr
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation1,342 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute28 min