West Isles, NB

New Brunswick

West Isles is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 718. Residents earn $60,400 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
718 Population 48/sq mi density
$60,400 Median Income $44,200 per capita
$110,000 Home Value
$650 Median Rent 4.4% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$60,400 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, $650/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,400
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $110,000
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.5%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent $650
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.2%
72% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.6%
42% higher than US avg

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

People

Population718
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female50% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,400
Per Capita$44,200
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty17.6%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent$650
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units345
Rent Burden4.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+35.8%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute23 min

Is West Isles a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, West Isles receives an overall livability score of 3.2 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. West Isles offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in West Isles is $60,400, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 17.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in West Isles is $110,000, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.8% have completed high school.

West Isles has a population of 718 with a density of 48 people per square mile. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.9%), with 3.4% Asian.

Population

718
Total Population
48
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
14.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

West Isles vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.4%
18% above US avg
Spanish2.1%
84% below US avg
Other Languages5.6%

Social Characteristics

West Isles vs U.S. Average

The median household income in West Isles is $60,400, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: West Isles vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,400
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.6%
42% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.2 min
Drive Alone92.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.7%

Walkability

The median home value in West Isles is $110,000, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $650 (44% 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$650
44% below US avg
Rent Burden4.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.2%
Renter-Occupied20.3%
Housing Units345

Property Tax

Health Metrics: West Isles vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area14.8 sq mi (38.3 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.5%
78% below US avg
High School+35.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density48/sq mi
Total Area14.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.2 min
Drive Alone92.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.7%

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