Barraute, QC

Quebec

Barraute is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,986. Residents earn $67,000 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,986 Population 10/sq mi density
$67,000 Median Income $45,160 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$564 Median Rent 11.3% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$67,000 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $564/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,000
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.8%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $564
52% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.4%
106% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.1%
22% higher than US avg

How Barraute Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,986
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$67,000
Per Capita$45,160
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty15.1%
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$564
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units930
Rent Burden11.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation997 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+21.4%
Graduate+0.6%

Community

Commute32 min

Is Barraute a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Barraute 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. Barraute offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Barraute is $67,000, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 15.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Barraute is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $564 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.4% have completed high school.

Barraute has a population of 1,986 with a density of 10 people per square mile. The median age is 46.8 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98%), with 1% Hispanic.

Population

1,986
Total Population
2021 Census
10
People / sq mi
46.8yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
190.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Barraute vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.5%
99% below US avg
Spanish98.7%
637% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Barraute vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Barraute is $67,000, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Barraute vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,000
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,160

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.4%
106% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.1%
22% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.3 min
Drive Alone82.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Barraute is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $564 (52% 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$564
52% below US avg
Rent Burden11.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.3%
Renter-Occupied23.7%
Housing Units930

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Barraute vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Barraute vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Area190.4 sq mi (493.0 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates48.4335°N, 77.6328°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.8%
80% below US avg
High School+21.4%
Graduate Degree+0.6%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density10/sq mi
Total Area190.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.3 min
Drive Alone82.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.5%

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