Bonsecours, QC

Quebec

Bonsecours is a small town in Quebec with a population of 650. Residents earn $68,000 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
650 Population 28/sq mi density
$68,000 Median Income $50,000 per capita
$280,000 Home Value
$234 Median Rent 13.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$68,000 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$280,000 home value, $234/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,000
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $280,000
1% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.8%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent $234
80% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.6%
28% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.0%
5% higher than US avg

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

People

Population650
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,000
Per Capita$50,000
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty13.0%
Commute30 min

Housing

A
Home Value$280,000
Rent$234
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units280
Rent Burden13.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+21.6%
Graduate+2.0%

Community

Commute30 min

Is Bonsecours a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bonsecours receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Bonsecours offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bonsecours is $68,000, 10% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bonsecours is $280,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $234 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.6% have completed high school.

Bonsecours has a population of 650 with a density of 28 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 (98.4%).

Population

650
Total Population
28
People / sq mi
46.8yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
23.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Bonsecours vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only2.3%
97% below US avg
Spanish94.6%
606% above US avg
Other Languages3.1%

Social Characteristics

Bonsecours vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bonsecours is $68,000, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Bonsecours vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,000
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$50,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.0%
5% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.9 min
Drive Alone92.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home45.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Bonsecours is $280,000, 1% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $234 (80% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$280,000
1% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$234
80% below US avg
Rent Burden13.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.5%
Renter-Occupied12.5%
Housing Units280

Property Tax

11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.8%
65% below US avg
High School+21.6%
Graduate Degree+2.0%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density28/sq mi
Total Area23.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.9 min
Drive Alone92.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home45.2%

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