Wickham, NB

New Brunswick

Wickham is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 409. Residents earn $48,800 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
409 Population 7/sq mi density
$48,800 Median Income $33,200 per capita
$188,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$48,800 median income, 15.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$188,000 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,800
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $188,000
33% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 15.4%
328% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.0%
61% higher than US avg

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

People

Population409
Median Age60.4 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female50% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$48,800
Per Capita$33,200
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty20.0%
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$188,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units185
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

C
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+36.1%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute33 min

Is Wickham a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wickham receives an overall livability score of 3.0 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, below-average incomes. Wickham offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wickham is $48,800, 35% below the national average of $75,149. At 15.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.0% 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 Wickham is $188,000, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.1% have completed high school.

Wickham has a population of 409 with a density of 7 people per square mile. The median age is 60.4 years, 55% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

409
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
60.4yrs
Median Age
55% above US avg
62.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Wickham vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.3%
23% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg
Other Languages2.4%

Social Characteristics

Wickham vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wickham is $48,800, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Wickham vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,800
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.4%
328% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.0%
61% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.6 min
Drive Alone96.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Wickham is $188,000, 33% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$188,000
33% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.3%
Renter-Occupied5.4%
Housing Units185

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area62.0 sq mi (160.5 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+36.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density7/sq mi
Total Area62.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.6 min
Drive Alone96.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.8%

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