Cap-Chat, QC

Quebec

Cap-Chat is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,516. Residents earn $50,800 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,516 Population 36/sq mi density
$50,800 Median Income $34,760 per capita
$120,000 Home Value
$524 Median Rent 8.6% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$50,800 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $524/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,800
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $120,000
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.9%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $524
55% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.2%
183% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.7%
67% higher than US avg

How Cap-Chat Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,516
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density36/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$50,800
Per Capita$34,760
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty20.7%
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$524
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,225
Rent Burden8.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation75 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+22.6%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute17 min

Is Cap-Chat a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cap-Chat receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Cap-Chat has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cap-Chat is $50,800, 32% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cap-Chat is $120,000, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $524 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.6% have completed high school.

Cap-Chat has a population of 2,516 with a density of 36 people per square mile. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.6%).

Population

2,516
Total Population
2021 Census
36
People / sq mi
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
70.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Cap-Chat vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.4%
99% below US avg
Spanish98.6%
636% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Cap-Chat vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cap-Chat is $50,800, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Cap-Chat vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,800
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,760

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.2%
183% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.7%
67% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.3 min
Drive Alone82.6%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home20.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Cap-Chat is $120,000, 57% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $524 (55% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$120,000
57% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$524
55% below US avg
Rent Burden8.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.3%
Renter-Occupied23.7%
Housing Units1,225

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Cap-Chat vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Cap-Chat vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area70.0 sq mi (181.3 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates49.0974°N, 66.6851°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.9%
82% below US avg
High School+22.6%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density36/sq mi
Total Area70.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.3 min
Drive Alone82.6%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home20.5%

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