Stanley, NB

New Brunswick

Stanley is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 397. Residents earn $54,800 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
397 Population 61/sq mi density
$54,800 Median Income $38,000 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$54,800 median income, 16.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,800
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.0%
58% lower than US avg
Unemployment 16.1%
347% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 23.2%
87% higher than US avg

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

People

Population397
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density61/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$54,800
Per Capita$38,000
Unemployment16.1%
Poverty23.2%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units160
Rent Burden12.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation289 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+29.8%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Stanley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Stanley receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Stanley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Stanley is $54,800, 27% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 23.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Stanley is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.8% have completed high school.

Stanley has a population of 397 with a density of 61 people per square mile. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

397
Total Population
2021 Census
61
People / sq mi
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
6.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.3%
Female 55.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Stanley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.7%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
91% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Stanley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Stanley is $54,800, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Stanley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,800
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.1%
347% above US avg
Poverty Rate23.2%
87% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Stanley is $100,000, 65% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden12.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.4%
Renter-Occupied18.8%
Housing Units160

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates46.2826°N, 66.7398°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.0%
58% below US avg
High School+29.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density61/sq mi
Total Area6.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.5%

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