Why Saint John
The Saint John region is emerging as one of the best places in North America to invest, live or visit. With a thriving economy and a historic urban core, the Saint John region will delight visitors and residents alike.
THE SAINT JOHN REGION:
ALWAYS MOVING FORWARD
A global gateway offering an intermodal transportation and logistics hub
Life is better here with short commutes – work, play and explore all within 20 minutes
Access the natural spectacle of the highest tides in the world
A growing, highly-educated workforce supported by universities and colleges
Housing prices in the urban core and family-friendly surrounding communities are a fraction of those in big cities
Canada’s first incorporated city with extraordinary architecture and history
An emerging hotbed for health and social innovation, energy, logistics and tech
Multiple billion-dollar companies are headquartered here along with ambitious entrepreneurs
Warm, friendly, welcoming people shaped by water
STATS & FACTS
135,622
Population
$330,000
Average Single Family Home Price
Vibrant Lifestyle
Over 85 bars and restaurants within 10 blocks of the uptown core
Regular Flights to Toronto and Montreal
YSJ is located within 18km of the Saint John core
Skilled Workforce
59 percent of population has university, college or skilled trades degree or certification [reference]
Temperature Climate
Average winter temperature of −8.2 °C (17.2 °F) and summer temperature of 25 °C (77 °F)
7.9 percent
Unemployment Rate
Growth Stories
First Nations Storytellers – Sharing Indigenous Culture in the Saint John Region
Three years ago, Dave Smith never imagined he would quit his 20-year career working in an office to enter the [...]
Young Professionals Discover Quality of Life & Opportunity in the Saint John Region
Daniel Meza and Tania Valbeuna moved to the Saint John Region in January 2022 – originally from Peru and Colombia, [...]
Business In Focus Features Envision Saint John: The Regional Growth Agency
Business In Focus's Margaret Patricia Eaton sat down with CEO, Paulette Hicks and VP, Jillian MacKinnon to discuss growth in [...]