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Baie-Comeau, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

3.3 /5.0
B Good
20,687 Population 160/sq mi density
$75,500 Median Income $51,550 per capita
$160,000 Home Value
$628 Median Rent 8.9% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 244 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$75,500 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $628/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Baie-Comeau, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,500
0% below
$51,550 per capita
Home Value
$160,000
43% below
Median Rent
$628/mo
46% below
8.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
69% below
20.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
9.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
244 sunny days/yr

How Baie-Comeau Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Baie-Comeau's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
100%
Home Value
57%
Rent
54%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
153%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Baie-Comeau a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Baie-Comeau residents earn a median household income of $75,500 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,550. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 641 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Baie-Comeau is $160,000 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $628/month, with 8.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

10.5% of adults in Baie-Comeau hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 20.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Baie-Comeau has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population20,687
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density160/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B+
Median Income$75,500
Per Capita$51,550
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty9.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$991

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$628
Ownership68.6%
Housing Units9,555
Rent Burden8.9%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days244/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
Elevation240 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+20.9%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute16 min