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Baie-des-Sables, QC

Quebec

Baie-des-Sables is a small town in Quebec with a population of 613. Residents earn $58,000 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
613 Population 24/sq mi density
$58,000 Median Income $38,200 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$524 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$58,000 median income, 13.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $524/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,000
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.3%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $524
55% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.0%
261% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.8%
3% higher than US avg

How Baie-des-Sables Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population613
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density24/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$58,000
Per Capita$38,200
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty12.8%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$524
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units280
Rent Burden0.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation3 ft (1 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+23.6%
Graduate+2.8%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Baie-des-Sables a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Baie-des-Sables receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Baie-des-Sables offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Baie-des-Sables is $58,000, 23% below the national average of $75,149. At 13.0%, unemployment is notably high. 12.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Baie-des-Sables is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $524 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.6% have completed high school.

Baie-des-Sables has a population of 613 with a density of 24 people per square mile. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

613
Total Population
24
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
25.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Baie-des-Sables vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.8%
99% below US avg
Spanish99.2%
640% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Baie-des-Sables vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Baie-des-Sables is $58,000, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Baie-des-Sables vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,000
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.0%
261% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.8%
3% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.2 min
Drive Alone80.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home30.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Baie-des-Sables is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $524 (55% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$524
55% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.9%
Renter-Occupied16.1%
Housing Units280

Property Tax

11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.3%
66% below US avg
High School+23.6%
Graduate Degree+2.8%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density24/sq mi
Total Area25.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.2 min
Drive Alone80.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home30.6%

Nearby Cities

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