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Fassett, QC

Quebec

Fassett is a small town in Quebec with a population of 453. Residents earn $52,400 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
453 Population 94/sq mi density
$52,400 Median Income $39,200 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$624 Median Rent 19.6% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$52,400 median income, 19.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $624/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,400
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.1%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $624
46% lower than US avg
Unemployment 19.0%
428% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

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

People

Population453
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$52,400
Per Capita$39,200
Unemployment19.0%
Poverty18.4%
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$624
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units255
Rent Burden19.6%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation167 ft (51 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+24.7%
Graduate+2.4%

Community

Commute39 min

Is Fassett a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fassett 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. Fassett has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fassett is $52,400, 30% below the national average of $75,149. At 19.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fassett is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $624 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.7% have completed high school.

Fassett has a population of 453 with a density of 94 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 (100%).

Population

453
Total Population
94
People / sq mi
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
4.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Fassett vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only2.2%
97% below US avg
Spanish94.4%
605% above US avg
Other Languages3.3%

Social Characteristics

Fassett vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fassett is $52,400, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Fassett vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,400
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.0%
428% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.5 min
Drive Alone96.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Fassett is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $624 (46% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$624
46% below US avg
Rent Burden19.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.4%
Renter-Occupied19.6%
Housing Units255

Property Tax

7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.1%
79% below US avg
High School+24.7%
Graduate Degree+2.4%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density94/sq mi
Total Area4.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.5 min
Drive Alone96.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.9%

Nearby Cities

Papineauville, QC 2,153 pop · 7.3 mi L'Orignal, ON 1,450 pop · 8.8 mi Alfred and Plantagenet, ON 9,949 pop · 8.9 mi Plantagenet, ON 9,680 pop · 9.8 mi Saint-André-Avellin, QC 3,562 pop · 10.7 mi Grenville-sur-la-Rouge, QC 2,883 pop · 11.4 mi Plaisance, QC 1,129 pop · 12.1 mi Hawkesbury, ON 10,194 pop · 12.6 mi Grenville, QC 1,816 pop · 13.1 mi Wendover, ON 1,302 pop · 13.4 mi Ripon, QC 1,735 pop · 14.7 mi Thurso, QC 3,084 pop · 18.6 mi Bourget, ON 1,169 pop · 20.2 mi Montpellier, QC 1,112 pop · 20.4 mi
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