St. Martins, NB

New Brunswick

St. Martins is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 320. Residents earn $55,600 per year, which is 26% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
320 Population 353/sq mi density
$55,600 Median Income
$180,000 Home Value
$544 Median Rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$55,600 median income, 18.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $544/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,600
26% lower than US avg
Home Value $180,000
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.5%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $544
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment 18.2%
406% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.0%
37% higher than US avg

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

People

Population320
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density353/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$55,600
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment18.2%
Poverty17.0%
Commute42 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$544
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units135

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation121 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+45.7%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute42 min

Is St. Martins a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Martins receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. St. Martins has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Martins is $55,600, 26% below the national average of $75,149. At 18.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Martins is $180,000, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $544 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 45.7% have completed high school.

St. Martins has a population of 320 with a density of 353 people per square mile. The median age is 53.2 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

320
Total Population
2021 Census
353
People / sq mi
53.2yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.8%
Female 56.3%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Martins vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages1.6%

Social Characteristics

St. Martins vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Martins is $55,600, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes.

Income: St. Martins vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,600
26% below US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.2%
406% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.0%
37% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time41.7 min
Drive Alone85.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.6%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Martins is $180,000, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $544 (53% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,000
36% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$544
53% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.8%
Renter-Occupied22.2%
Housing Units135

Property Tax

Health Metrics: St. Martins vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density353/sq mi
Coordinates45.3482°N, 65.5556°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.5%
81% below US avg
High School+45.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density353/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute41.7 min
Drive Alone85.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.6%

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