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Desbiens, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
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
36°F Avg Temperature 268 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Desbiens, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,600
18% below
$40,000 per capita
Home Value
$146,000
48% below
Median Rent
$480/mo
59% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
84% below
22.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
183% above
14.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
36°F
268 sunny days/yr

How Desbiens Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Desbiens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
52%
Rent
41%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
283%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Desbiens a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Desbiens residents earn a median household income of $61,600 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,000. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Desbiens is $146,000 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $480/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

5.5% of adults in Desbiens hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 22.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Desbiens has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

C+
Median Income$61,600
Per Capita$40,000
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty14.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$769

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,000
Rent$480
Ownership78.0%
Housing Units455
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
Sunny Days268/yr
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation394 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute25 min