Bégin, QC

Quebec

Bégin is a small town in Quebec with a population of 851. Residents earn $66,000 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
851 Population 12/sq mi density
$66,000 Median Income $39,800 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$66,000 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,000
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.3%
81% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.1%
69% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.6%
26% higher than US avg

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

People

Population851
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$66,000
Per Capita$39,800
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty15.6%
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units380
Rent Burden11.7%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation548 ft (167 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+16.2%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute36 min

Is Bégin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bégin 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, long commute times. Bégin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bégin is $66,000, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 15.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bégin is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 16.2% have completed high school.

Bégin has a population of 851 with a density of 12 people per square mile. The median age is 46.4 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

851
Total Population
12
People / sq mi
46.4yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
73.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.5%
Female 46.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Bégin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.2%
98% below US avg
Spanish97.7%
629% above US avg
Other Languages1.2%

Social Characteristics

Bégin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bégin is $66,000, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Bégin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,000
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.6%
26% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.3 min
Drive Alone89.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Bégin is $150,000, 47% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden11.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.2%
Renter-Occupied11.8%
Housing Units380

Property Tax

6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.3%
81% below US avg
High School+16.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density12/sq mi
Total Area73.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.3 min
Drive Alone89.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.1%

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