Median Income
$57,600
23% lower than US avg
Home Value
$80,000
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
2.4%
93% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$600
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment
25.0%
594% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
23.3%
88% higher than US avg
How Upper Miramichi Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,175
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C
Median Income$57,600
Per Capita$35,680
Unemployment25.0%
Poverty23.3%
Commute37 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$600
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units955
Rent Burden3.7%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation217 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.4%
High School+44.0%
Graduate+1.3%
Is Upper Miramichi a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Upper Miramichi receives an overall livability score of 2.8 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. Upper Miramichi has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Upper Miramichi is $57,600, 23% below the national average of $75,149. At 25.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 23.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Upper Miramichi is $80,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $600 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
2.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 44.0% have completed high school.
Upper Miramichi has a population of 2,175 with a density of 3 people per square mile. The median age is 54.4 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.3%).
Population
2,175
Total Population
2021 Census
54.4yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Upper Miramichi vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Upper Miramichi vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Upper Miramichi is $57,600, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 25.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.
Income: Upper Miramichi vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $57,600 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $35,680 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 25.0% |
| 594% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 23.3% |
| 88% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 37.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |
The median home value in Upper Miramichi is $80,000, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $600 (48% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $80,000 |
| 72% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $600 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 3.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 89.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.5% |
| Housing Units | 955 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Upper Miramichi vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Upper Miramichi vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 707.7 sq mi (1,833.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4660°N, 66.4112°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |