Desbiens, QC

Quebec

Desbiens is a small town in Quebec with a population of 995. Residents earn $61,600 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
995 Population 248/sq mi density
$61,600 Median Income $40,000 per capita
$146,000 Home Value
$480 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$61,600 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,000 home value, $480/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,600
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $146,000
48% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.5%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $480
59% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.2%
183% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.2%
15% higher than US avg

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

People

Population995
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density248/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$61,600
Per Capita$40,000
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty14.2%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,000
Rent$480
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units455
Rent Burden9.0%

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+22.7%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Desbiens a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Desbiens receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Desbiens offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Desbiens is $61,600, 18% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.2%, unemployment is notably high. 14.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Desbiens is $146,000, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $480 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

5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.7% have completed high school.

Desbiens has a population of 995 with a density of 248 people per square mile. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

995
Total Population
248
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
4.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Desbiens vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.0%
99% below US avg
Spanish98.5%
635% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Desbiens vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Desbiens is $61,600, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Desbiens vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,600
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.2%
183% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.2%
15% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.5 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Desbiens is $146,000, 48% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $480 (59% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$146,000
48% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$480
59% below US avg
Rent Burden9.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.0%
Renter-Occupied23.1%
Housing Units455

Property Tax

5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.5%
84% below US avg
High School+22.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density248/sq mi
Total Area4.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.5 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.3%

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