Batiscan, QC

Quebec

Batiscan is a small town in Quebec with a population of 958. Residents earn $62,400 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
958 Population 58/sq mi density
$62,400 Median Income $42,100 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$572 Median Rent 5.3% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$62,400 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $572/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,400
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $572
51% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.0%
67% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.4%
16% higher than US avg

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

People

Population958
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,400
Per Capita$42,100
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty14.4%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$572
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units475
Rent Burden5.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation39 ft (12 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+24.1%
Graduate+5.9%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Batiscan a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Batiscan receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Batiscan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Batiscan is $62,400, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Batiscan is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $572 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.1% have completed high school.

Batiscan has a population of 958 with a density of 58 people per square mile. The median age is 58.4 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

958
Total Population
2021 Census
58
People / sq mi
58.4yrs
Median Age
50% above US avg
16.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Batiscan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.5%
99% below US avg
Spanish97.9%
631% above US avg
Other Languages1.6%

Social Characteristics

Batiscan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Batiscan is $62,400, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Batiscan vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,400
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,100

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.0%
67% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.4%
16% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.6 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Batiscan is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $572 (51% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$572
51% below US avg
Rent Burden5.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.2%
Renter-Occupied15.8%
Housing Units475

Property Tax

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+24.1%
Graduate Degree+5.9%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density58/sq mi
Total Area16.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.6 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.4%

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