Weldford, NB

New Brunswick

Weldford is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 1,335. Residents earn $56,400 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,335 Population 6/sq mi density
$56,400 Median Income $34,100 per capita
$110,000 Home Value
$408 Median Rent 7.3% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$56,400 median income, 16.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, $408/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,400
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $110,000
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.7%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $408
65% lower than US avg
Unemployment 16.5%
358% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 21.0%
69% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,335
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female51% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$56,400
Per Capita$34,100
Unemployment16.5%
Poverty21.0%
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent$408
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units620
Rent Burden7.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+31.7%
Graduate+1.3%

Community

Commute33 min

Is Weldford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Weldford 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. Weldford has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Weldford is $56,400, 25% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 21.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Weldford is $110,000, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $408 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.7% have completed high school.

Weldford has a population of 1,335 with a density of 6 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 (99.6%).

Population

1,335
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
53.2yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
234.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Weldford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only81.3%
4% above US avg
Spanish14.2%
6% above US avg
Other Languages4.5%

Social Characteristics

Weldford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Weldford is $56,400, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Weldford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,400
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,100

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.5%
358% above US avg
Poverty Rate21.0%
69% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.5 min
Drive Alone91.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Weldford is $110,000, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $408 (65% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,000
61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$408
65% below US avg
Rent Burden7.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.2%
Renter-Occupied4.8%
Housing Units620

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area234.6 sq mi (607.6 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.7%
80% below US avg
High School+31.7%
Graduate Degree+1.3%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density6/sq mi
Total Area234.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.5 min
Drive Alone91.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.8%

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