Moncton Statistics
- With a 9.7% population growth between 2006 and 2011, Moncton is the fastest growing Canadian urban centre East of Saskatoon and the 5th fastest growing CMA in Canada.
- Moncton (Westmorland County) has always attracted at least three times more people every year than any other New Brunswick county.
- Moncton added more than 25,000 jobs to its workforce since 1990.
- Annual employment in Moncton remains strong in historical terms (73,100 in December 2011).
- Home sales in 2011 reached the fourth highest level in history. There were twice as many houses sold in 2011 than a decade ago.
- With an average price of $158,561 in 2011, Moncton remains one of the most affordable housing markets in Canada.
- Total value of building permits issued in 2011 reached $184 million, the second highest level in history.
- Moncton is known as the retail hub of the Maritimes with more than 1.3 million people living within a 2.5-hour drive.
- Retail sales reached $2.1 billion in 2011, 17% higher than the Canadian Cities’ average.
- In 2012, KMPG ranked Moncton as the lowest cost location for business in Canada.
For more information contact the Economic Development Office.
