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Escuminac, QC

Quebec

Escuminac is a small town in Quebec with a population of 575. Residents earn $60,800 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
575 Population 14/sq mi density
$60,800 Median Income $40,800 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$596 Median Rent 12.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$60,800 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $596/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,800
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.5%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $596
49% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.3%
297% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.6%
42% higher than US avg

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

People

Population575
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$60,800
Per Capita$40,800
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty17.6%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$596
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units250
Rent Burden12.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation56 ft (17 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+20.4%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Escuminac a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Escuminac 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, an elevated poverty rate. Escuminac offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Escuminac is $60,800, 19% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Escuminac is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $596 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.4% have completed high school.

Escuminac has a population of 575 with a density of 14 people per square mile. The median age is 52.4 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

575
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
52.4yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
42.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53%
Female 47%

Race & Ethnicity

Escuminac vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only23.5%
70% below US avg
Spanish73.9%
452% above US avg
Other Languages2.6%

Social Characteristics

Escuminac vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Escuminac is $60,800, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Escuminac vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,800
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.3%
297% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.6%
42% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.3 min
Drive Alone96.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Escuminac is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $596 (49% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$596
49% below US avg
Rent Burden12.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.0%
Renter-Occupied22.0%
Housing Units250

Property Tax

6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.5%
81% below US avg
High School+20.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density14/sq mi
Total Area42.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.3 min
Drive Alone96.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.0%

Nearby Cities

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