Fossambault-sur-le-Lac, QC

Quebec

Fossambault-sur-le-Lac is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,327. Residents earn $103,000 per year, which is 37% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,327 Population 525/sq mi density
$103,000 Median Income $63,450 per capita
$340,000 Home Value
$870 Median Rent 8.4% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$103,000 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$340,000 home value, $870/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $103,000
37% higher than US avg
Home Value $340,000
21% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.0%
47% lower than US avg
Median Rent $870
25% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.2%
44% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.1%
67% lower than US avg

How Fossambault-sur-le-Lac Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,327
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density525/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,000
Per Capita$63,450
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty4.1%
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$340,000
Rent$870
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,005
Rent Burden8.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation515 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+20.1%
Graduate+6.4%

Community

Commute33 min

Is Fossambault-sur-le-Lac a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fossambault-sur-le-Lac receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Fossambault-sur-le-Lac offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fossambault-sur-le-Lac is $103,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 37% above $75,149. This places Fossambault-sur-le-Lac among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fossambault-sur-le-Lac is $340,000, 21% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.1% have completed high school.

Fossambault-sur-le-Lac has a population of 2,327 with a density of 525 people per square mile. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).

Population

2,327
Total Population
2021 Census
525
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
4.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Fossambault-sur-le-Lac vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.9%
98% below US avg
Spanish95.5%
613% above US avg
Other Languages2.6%

Social Characteristics

Fossambault-sur-le-Lac vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fossambault-sur-le-Lac is $103,000, which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Fossambault-sur-le-Lac vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$103,000
37% above US avg
Per Capita Income$63,450

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.1%
67% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.9 min
Drive Alone92.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home31.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Fossambault-sur-le-Lac is $340,000, 21% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $870 (25% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$340,000
21% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$870
25% below US avg
Rent Burden8.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.0%
Renter-Occupied9.0%
Housing Units1,005

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Fossambault-sur-le-Lac vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Fossambault-sur-le-Lac vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.5 km²)
Population Density525/sq mi
Coordinates46.8766°N, 71.6154°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.0%
47% below US avg
High School+20.1%
Graduate Degree+6.4%
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density525/sq mi
Total Area4.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.9 min
Drive Alone92.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home31.5%

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