Housing
New Brunswick’s welcoming atmosphere is just one of the many things that makes our province a great place to live. Perhaps the best part of life in New Brunswick is the fact that you are free to find your own balance between family, work and life’s other pursuits. In addition, housing costs in New Brunswick are less expensive than many other areas in Canada.
If you are looking to buy a home, a great place to start is the Multiple Listing Service. If building is your preference, visit the New Brunswick Home Builders Association or member associations such as the Greater Moncton Home Builders Association. To learn about renting in New Brunswick, visit Service New Brunswick.
In New Brunswick, the average cost of a home is approximately $167,000 – less than half that of the national average (Canadian Real Estate Association, June 2010).
For an up-to-date overview of the housing market across Canada, and how New Brunswick compares, check out the Canadian Real Estate Association website.
The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation also provides information on housing and renting.
Choosing a location
New Brunswick is home to eight exciting cities and many beautiful towns, villages and communities that you can call home.
For information on New Brunswick communities, visit the Department of Local Government's Community Profiles page.
Information on New Brunswick’s towns and villages can also be found on the Tourism New Brunswick website. For an overview of the province by region, visit Business New Brunswick.
To learn more about New Brunswick cities, you can also visit:
Bathurst
Campbellton
Dieppe
Edmundston
Fredericton
Miramichi
Moncton
Saint John
Additional Resources:
Renting in New Brunswick Fact Sheet
Efficiency New Brunswick
Property Tax (Service New Brunswick)
Cost of Living in New Brunswick