Upper Miramichi, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,175 Population 3/sq mi density
$57,600 Median Income $35,680 per capita
$80,000 Home Value
$600 Median Rent 3.7% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$57,600 median income, 25.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $600/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Upper Miramichi, NB

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,600
23% below
$35,680 per capita
Home Value
$80,000
72% below
Median Rent
$600/mo
48% below
3.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.4%
93% below
44.0% high school+
Unemployment
25.0%
594% above
23.3% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Upper Miramichi Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
28%
Rent
52%
Poverty
188%
Bachelor's
7%
Unemployment
694%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Upper Miramichi a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Upper Miramichi residents earn a median household income of $57,600 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,680. The unemployment rate stands at 25.0% (594% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 67 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Upper Miramichi is $80,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $600/month, with 3.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

2.4% of adults in Upper Miramichi hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 44.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Upper Miramichi has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,175
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

C
Median Income$57,600
Per Capita$35,680
Unemployment25.0%
Poverty23.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$686

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$600
Ownership89.0%
Housing Units955
Rent Burden3.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation217 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.4%
High School+44.0%
Graduate+1.3%

Community

Commute37 min