Best Small Towns to Live in New Brunswick
- Ashley Mooney
- Jul 19, 2023
- 4 min read
Photo via Leora Winter
Doaktown
Miramichi
Shediac
Shippagan
Saint Andrews
Dieppe
Florenceville-Bristol
Quispamsis
In this blog I will outline the best 2 facts about each town, housing costs, career opportunities, education, health/ safety and best things to do.
1. Doaktown, New Brunswick
2 Facts about Doaktown
Famous for Atlantic Salmon Fishing
Famous for it's Lumber Industry
Housing Costs
Doaktown Medium home value is $ 106,761 (84% lower then the Canadian Average)
Renting is not common in Doaktown
Land can sell for approx. $1,000/Acre.
Career Opportunities
The unemployment rate is 7%
The medium household income is $ 54,318
The biggest industry in Doaktown is J.D. Irving Limited. They have Power Engineering, Maintenance Supervisor, Millwright and Various Machine Operator positions available.
Education
Doaktown Elementary School (Grade 1 to 5) has approximately 74 students.
Central New Brunswick Academy (Grade 6 to 12) has approximately 500 students enrolled.
10 % of Doaktown's population holds a bachelors degree.
Health / Safety
Crime Rates: 14 % lower then New Brunswick Average
Hospital: Miramichi Regional Hospital 50 minute commute.
Best Things to Do in Doaktown
Hunting and Atlantic Salmon Fishing
Fun Fact: Doaktown has the longest suspension foot bridge in NB.
2. Miramichi, New Brunswick
2 Facts about Miramichi
Friendliest citizens
Well known for it's Mining, Fishing, and Forestry
Housing Costs
Miramichi Medium home value is $ 159,484 (76% lower then the Canadian Average)
Median Rent Price is $ 646 (49% lower then the Canadian Average)
Career Opportunities
The unemployment rate is 8%
The medium household income is $ 68,450
The biggest industries in Miramichi are Mining, Fishing, and Forestry. Miramichi has the following positions available: Nurses, Dietary Aide, and Cooks. There are opportunities in the mining, fishing and forestry industries.
Education
King Street Elementary School (Grade 1 to 5) has approximately 418 students.
Dr. Losier Middle School (Grade 6 to 8) has approximately 252 students.
Miramichi Valley High School (Grade 9 to 12) has approximately 500 students.
Miramichi's graduation rate is 83% (5% higher then the New Brunswick Average)
Health / Safety
The Miramichi Regional Hospital is readily available.
Although crime rates in Miramichi are higher than the national average, this crime is typically hyper localized within specific communities. Most residents won’t experience any crime or even be aware of it happening.
Best Things to Do in Miramichi
Atlantic Salmon fly-fishing (rod and reel)
3. Shediac, New Brunswick
2 Facts about Shediac
Lobster Capital of the World
Home to the famous Parlee Beach
Housing Costs
Shediac Medium home value is $ 206,822 (69% lower then the Canadian Average)
Median Rent Price is $ 903 (29% lower then the Canadian Average)
Career Opportunities
The unemployment rate is 5%
The medium household income is $ 75,169 (7% higher then NB average)
The biggest industries in Shediac are it's lobster Industry. Shediac has the following positions available: Registered nurses, Customer service rep., Cook, Kitchen Staff, Diesel Mechanic, Machine Operator, Plumber ect.
Education
Ecole Mgr-François-Bourgeoi (Grade 6 to 8) has approximately 501 students.
Polyvalente Louis-J.-Robichaud (Grade 9 to 12) has approximately 667 students.
17 % of Shediac's population holds a bachelors degree.
Health / Safety
Shediac Regional Medical Centre is readily available.
Crime Rates: 18 % lower then New Brunswick Average
Best Things to Do in Shediac
Visit Magnetic Hill Park (28 kms)
Visit the Largest Lobster Statue
4. Shippagan, New Brunswick
2 Facts about Shippagan
Approximately 99% of the town's residents are Francophone.
Largest fleet of inshore and offshore fishing vessels
Housing Costs
Shippagan Medium home value is $ 105,842 (84% lower then the Canadian Average)
Median Rent Price is $ 591 (54% lower then the Canadian Average)
Career Opportunities
The unemployment rate is 8%
The medium household income is $ 63,507
The biggest industries in Shippagan are Customer Service, Food Services, Retail, Assessor, Robotic Technician.
Education
Ecole Mgr-François-Bourgeoi (Grade 1 to 8) has approximately 398 students.
St. Stephen High School (Grade 9 to 12) has approximately 156 students.
23 % of Shippagan's population holds a bachelors degree.
Health / Safety
Lamèque Hospital and Community Health Centre is an 11 minute commute.
Crime Rates: 23 % lower then New Brunswick Average
Best Things to Do in Shippagan
Visit the New Brunswick Aquarium and Marine Center
Visit the Shippagan lighthouse
5. Saint Andrews, New Brunswick
2 Facts about Saint Andrews
Most Beautiful Town in New Brunswick
A Seaside Resort Destination
Housing Costs
Saint Andrews Medium home value is $ 294,947 (56% lower then the Canadian Average)
Career Opportunities
The unemployment rate is 4%
The medium household income is $ 90,000 (9% higher then the Canadian average)
The current positions in Saint Andrews are Customer Service, Food Services, Retail, Care Provider, and technician.
Education
Back Bay Elementary School (Grade 1 to 5) has approximately 48 students.
Sir James Dunn Academy (Grade 6 to 12) has approximately 172 students.
38 % of Saint Andrews population holds a bachelors degree.
Health / Safety
Charlotte County Hospital is a 23 minute commute.
Crime Rates: 35 % lower then New Brunswick Average
Best Things to Do in Saint Andrews
Visit Kingsbrae Garden
Golfing at World-famous Algonquin Resort
6. Dieppe, New Brunswick
2 Facts about Dieppe
French is the native language of 73.9% of the population.
Home of Moncton Flight College, the largest private flight school in Canada
Housing Costs
Medium home value is $ 242,091 (64% lower then the Canadian Average)
Career Opportunities
Current positions available include: Infectious Disease Specialist, Manager, Retail Store Manager, Senior Financial Analyst, Customer Service roles.
Education
30 % of Dieppe population holds a bachelors degree. (20% higher then the Canadian average)
Health / Safety
Moncton Hospital South East Regional Health Authority is a 10 min commute.
Crime Rates: 35 % lower then New Brunswick Average
Best Things to Do in Dieppe
Visit the Tidal Bore
Irishtown Nature Park
7. Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick
2 Facts about Florenceville-Bristol
The French Fry Capital of the World (Home to McCain Foods world headquarters)
Lies within the Appalachian Mountain Range
Housing Costs
Medium home value is $ 162,048 (76% lower then the Canadian Average)
Career Opportunities
The Industry that is the #1 leading income for New Brunswick is McCain Foods, with a sales revenue of $19,495.4M. The positions currently in demand are, industrial Electrician, Machine Operator, Controls Engineer, Project Manager, Technician/ Mechanic, and Financial Analyst.
Education
30 % of Florenceville-Bristol's population holds a bachelors degree. (20% higher then the Canadian average)
Health / Safety
Upper River Valley Hospital is approx. a 17 minute commute.
Crime Rates: 17 % lower then New Brunswick Average
Best Things to Do in Florenceville-Bristol
Visit Potato World
Hunter Brothers Farm
8. Quispamsis, New Brunswick
2 Facts about Quispamsis
Progressive Community
The Gondola Point Ferry, linking Quispamsis with the Kingston Peninsula, was originally installed by William Pitt and is the first underwater cable ferry in the world.
Housing Costs
Medium home value is $ 240,691 (64% lower then the Canadian Average)
Career Opportunities
Current career positions include: Pharmacist, Carpenter, Support Worker, Registered Nurse, Project Manager, Civil / Structural Engineer.
Education
Kennebecasis Park Elementary School (Grade 1 to 5) has approximately 138 students.
Kennebecasis Valley High School (Grade 9 to 12) has approximately 1,045 students.
28 % of Quispamsis population holds a bachelors degree. (12% higher then the Canadian average)
Health / Safety
Saint John Regional Hospital – is an approx. a 18 minute commute.
Crime Rates: 52 % lower then New Brunswick Average
Best Things to Do in Quispamsis
Moosehead Breweries
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