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Barnston-Ouest, QC

Quebec

Barnston-Ouest is a small town in Quebec with a population of 546. Residents earn $71,000 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
546 Population 14/sq mi density
$71,000 Median Income $49,400 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$990 Median Rent 15.4% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$71,000 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $990/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,000
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.8%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent $990
15% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.3%
75% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.8%
35% higher than US avg

How Barnston-Ouest Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population546
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$71,000
Per Capita$49,400
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty16.8%
Commute20 min

Housing

A
Home Value$300,000
Rent$990
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units225
Rent Burden15.4%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation886 ft (270 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+19.3%
Graduate+4.8%

Community

Commute20 min

Is Barnston-Ouest a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Barnston-Ouest receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Barnston-Ouest offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Barnston-Ouest is $71,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 16.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Barnston-Ouest is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $990 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.3% have completed high school.

Barnston-Ouest has a population of 546 with a density of 14 people per square mile. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.2%).

Population

546
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
38.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Barnston-Ouest vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only26.6%
66% below US avg
Spanish67.9%
407% above US avg
Other Languages5.5%

Social Characteristics

Barnston-Ouest vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Barnston-Ouest is $71,000, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Barnston-Ouest vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,000
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$49,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.3%
75% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.8%
35% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.2 min
Drive Alone80.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home45.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Barnston-Ouest is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $990 (15% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$990
15% below US avg
Rent Burden15.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.8%
Renter-Occupied22.2%
Housing Units225

Property Tax

10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.8%
68% below US avg
High School+19.3%
Graduate Degree+4.8%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density14/sq mi
Total Area38.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.2 min
Drive Alone80.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home45.2%

Nearby Cities

Ayer's Cliff, QC 1,180 pop · 5.5 mi Hatley, QC 2,230 pop · 6.0 mi Stanstead, QC 1,148 pop · 8.7 mi Coaticook, QC 8,867 pop · 8.9 mi Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley, QC 2,741 pop · 10.9 mi Compton, QC 3,270 pop · 12.1 mi Waterville, QC 2,307 pop · 12.8 mi Magog, QC 28,312 pop · 14.2 mi Austin, QC 1,748 pop · 15.9 mi Newport, VT 4,413 pop · 16.2 mi Rock Forest, QC 35,500 pop · 17.7 mi Potton, QC 2,012 pop · 19.1 mi Bolton-Est, QC 1,108 pop · 19.8 mi Orford, QC 5,007 pop · 20.2 mi
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