Causapscal, QC

Quebec

Causapscal is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,147. Residents earn $52,000 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,147 Population 34/sq mi density
$52,000 Median Income $37,720 per capita
$110,000 Home Value
$476 Median Rent 7.7% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$52,000 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, $476/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,000
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $110,000
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.7%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent $476
59% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.3%
186% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.7%
67% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,147
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density34/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C
Median Income$52,000
Per Capita$37,720
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty20.7%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent$476
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,060
Rent Burden7.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation528 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+20.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Causapscal a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Causapscal receives an overall livability score of 2.8 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. Causapscal has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Causapscal is $52,000, 31% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.3%, 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 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Causapscal is $110,000, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $476 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.3% have completed high school.

Causapscal has a population of 2,147 with a density of 34 people per square mile. The median age is 54.8 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.3%).

Population

2,147
Total Population
2021 Census
34
People / sq mi
54.8yrs
Median Age
41% above US avg
62.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Causapscal vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.5%
99% below US avg
Spanish98.1%
632% above US avg
Other Languages1.4%

Social Characteristics

Causapscal vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Causapscal is $52,000, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Causapscal vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,000
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,720

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.3%
186% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.7%
67% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.5 min
Drive Alone90.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Causapscal is $110,000, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $476 (59% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,000
61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$476
59% below US avg
Rent Burden7.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.6%
Renter-Occupied26.9%
Housing Units1,060

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Causapscal vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Causapscal vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Area62.4 sq mi (161.6 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates48.3640°N, 67.2326°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.7%
86% below US avg
High School+20.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density34/sq mi
Total Area62.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.5 min
Drive Alone90.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.5%

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