Ferme-Neuve, QC

Quebec

Ferme-Neuve is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,716. Residents earn $55,600 per year, which is 26% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,716 Population 9/sq mi density
$55,600 Median Income $37,600 per capita
$154,000 Home Value
$528 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$55,600 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,000 home value, $528/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,600
26% lower than US avg
Home Value $154,000
45% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.3%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $528
55% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.9%
231% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.5%
57% higher than US avg

How Ferme-Neuve Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,716
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$55,600
Per Capita$37,600
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty19.5%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,000
Rent$528
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,275
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation725 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+16.2%
Graduate+1.3%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Ferme-Neuve a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ferme-Neuve receives an overall livability score of 2.9 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. Ferme-Neuve has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ferme-Neuve is $55,600, 26% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 19.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ferme-Neuve is $154,000, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $528 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 16.2% have completed high school.

Ferme-Neuve has a population of 2,716 with a density of 9 people per square mile. The median age is 53.2 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

2,716
Total Population
2021 Census
9
People / sq mi
53.2yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
303.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Ferme-Neuve vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.7%
99% below US avg
Spanish98.3%
634% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Ferme-Neuve vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ferme-Neuve is $55,600, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Ferme-Neuve vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,600
26% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.9%
231% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.5%
57% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.7 min
Drive Alone89.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Ferme-Neuve is $154,000, 45% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $528 (55% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$154,000
45% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$528
55% below US avg
Rent Burden9.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.3%
Renter-Occupied25.1%
Housing Units1,275

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Ferme-Neuve vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Ferme-Neuve vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Area303.6 sq mi (786.2 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates46.7001°N, 75.4493°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.3%
81% below US avg
High School+16.2%
Graduate Degree+1.3%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density9/sq mi
Total Area303.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.7 min
Drive Alone89.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.3%

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