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Blanc-Sablon, QC

Quebec

Blanc-Sablon is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,122. Residents earn $89,000 per year, which is 18% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,122 Population 12/sq mi density
$89,000 Median Income $53,800 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$250 Median Rent 8.7% income on rent
35°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$89,000 median income, 17.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $250/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $89,000
18% higher than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.4%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $250
79% lower than US avg
Unemployment 17.5%
386% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.6%
47% lower than US avg

How Blanc-Sablon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,122
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$89,000
Per Capita$53,800
Unemployment17.5%
Poverty6.6%
Commute13 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$250
Ownership77.4%
Housing Units465
Rent Burden8.7%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (1°C)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+20.1%
Graduate+2.7%

Community

Commute13 min

Is Blanc-Sablon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blanc-Sablon receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Blanc-Sablon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blanc-Sablon is $89,000, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 17.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blanc-Sablon is $150,000, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $250 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Blanc-Sablon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. With 262 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 19.2 inches of snow.

Blanc-Sablon has a population of 1,122 with a density of 12 people per square mile, spread across 90.7 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.2% female and 47.8% male. The city is predominantly White (98.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 75% of residents, while 21.4% speak Spanish.

Population

1,122
Total Population
12
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
90.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Blanc-Sablon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 75.0%
4% below US avg
Spanish 21.4%
60% above US avg
Other Languages 3.6%

Social Characteristics

Blanc-Sablon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blanc-Sablon is $89,000, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,800 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,035, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 17.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 35 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 6.5% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Blanc-Sablon vs U.S.

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Income

Median HH Income$89,000
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,800
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.5%
386% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.6%
47% below US avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time12.5 min
Drive Alone83.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Blanc-Sablon is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $250 (79% below the national average of $1,163). 77.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 465 total housing units in the city. 8.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$250
79% below US avg
Rent Burden8.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.4%
Owner-Occupied77.4%
Renter-Occupied22.6%
Housing Units465

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Blanc-Sablon receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Blanc-Sablon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Blanc-Sablon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 19.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average34.5°F
36% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area90.7 sq mi (235.0 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates51.4122°N, 57.2018°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 19.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.09"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.05"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 3.3 in
March 21°F (-6°C) 3.2 in
April 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 40°F (4°C) 2.7 in
June 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
July 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
October 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 3.9 in

Blanc-Sablon has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 11°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.1").

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5.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 84% below the national average of 33.7%. 20.1% have completed high school. 2.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 83.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.4%
84% below US avg
High School+20.1%
Graduate Degree+2.7%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density12/sq mi
Total Area90.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute12.5 min
Drive Alone83.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.5%

Radio Stations near Blanc-Sablon

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFBS-FM 89.9 & 93.1 Blanc Sablon, QC community radio MP3 128 kbps

Cafes in Blanc-Sablon

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Corner cafe

Banks in Blanc-Sablon

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

UNI

Airports Near Blanc-Sablon

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon AirportYBXMedium Airport
English Point Airport—Small Airport
Port au Choix Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Blanc-Sablon

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Blanc-Sablon Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Blanc-Sablon

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Brador Church
Presbyteres Catechese

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blanc-Sablon

What is the population of Blanc-Sablon?

Blanc-Sablon has a population of 1,122 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 90.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.2% female and 47.8% male.

Is Blanc-Sablon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $89,000, 18% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,000 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $250 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Blanc-Sablon safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Blanc-Sablon receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Blanc-Sablon?

Blanc-Sablon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.9 inches, with 19.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Blanc-Sablon?

The job market in Blanc-Sablon faces challenges, with unemployment at 17.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,035. There are 35 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 13 minutes, and 6.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Blanc-Sablon?

The median home value in Blanc-Sablon is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $250. The homeownership rate is 77.4%.

How are the schools in Blanc-Sablon?

5.4% of adults in Blanc-Sablon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.1% have completed high school. 2.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Blanc-Sablon?

The average commute in Blanc-Sablon is 13 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 83.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 6.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Blanc-Sablon?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Blanc-Sablon is 98.6% White. 75% of residents speak only English at home, while 21.4% speak Spanish.

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