Wellington, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,292 Population 46/sq mi density
$69,500 Median Income $38,200 per capita
$160,000 Home Value
$400 Median Rent 5.5% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$69,500 median income, 13.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $400/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Wellington, NB

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,500
8% below
$38,200 per capita
Home Value
$160,000
43% below
Median Rent
$400/mo
66% below
5.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
80% below
24.0% high school+
Unemployment
13.5%
275% above
12.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Wellington Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
92%
Home Value
57%
Rent
34%
Poverty
103%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
375%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wellington a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wellington residents earn a median household income of $69,500 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,200. The unemployment rate stands at 13.5% (275% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 102 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wellington is $160,000 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $400/month, with 5.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.9% of adults in Wellington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 24.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Wellington has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,292
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density46/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

C+
Median Income$69,500
Per Capita$38,200
Unemployment13.5%
Poverty12.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$735

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$400
Ownership93.5%
Housing Units1,455
Rent Burden5.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation52 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+24.0%
Graduate+1.7%

Community

Commute26 min