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Gallichan, QC

Quebec

Gallichan is a small town in Quebec with a population of 488. Residents earn $70,500 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
488 Population 17/sq mi density
$70,500 Median Income $50,600 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$647 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
34°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$70,500 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $647/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $70,500
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.8%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.7%
86% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.8%
13% lower than US avg

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

People

Population488
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density17/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$50,600
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty10.8%
Commute42 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$647
Ownership86.7%
Housing Units225
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain34.5 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation899 ft (274 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+15.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute42 min

Is Gallichan a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gallichan receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Gallichan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gallichan is $70,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gallichan is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $647 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.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 15.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Gallichan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F. Winters average 1°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 273 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches, including 12.1 inches of snow.

Gallichan has a population of 488 with a density of 17 people per square mile, spread across 28.4 square miles. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52% female and 48% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 1% of residents, while 98% speak Spanish.

Population

488
Total Population
17
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
28.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

Gallichan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 1.0%
99% below US avg
Spanish 98.0%
631% above US avg
Other Languages 1.0%

Social Characteristics

Gallichan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gallichan is $70,500, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,600 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $973, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 15 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 22.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Gallichan vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,500
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$50,600
Avg Weekly Wage$973

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.7%
86% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.8%
13% below US avg
Establishments (County)15

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time42.4 min
Drive Alone84.4%
Public Transit4.4%
Work from Home22.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Gallichan is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 86.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 225 total housing units in the city. 0.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.7%
Owner-Occupied86.7%
Renter-Occupied11.1%
Housing Units225

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Gallichan receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Gallichan vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Gallichan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 1°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 273 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 12.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 899 feet.

Temperature

1°F Jan (-17°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average34.2°F
37% below US avg
January Average1°F (-17°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation899 ft (274 m)
Area28.4 sq mi (73.6 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates48.6026°N, 79.2886°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 12.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.9 on Jul 25, 2020.

Feb 1, 1999 58 km NNW of Iroquois Falls, Canada M3.4 141 km
Apr 1, 2020 3 km NE of Saint-Isidore, Canada M2.9 128 km
Jul 25, 2020 33 km NW of Malartic, Canada M2.9 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 1°F (-17°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 4°F (-16°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 16°F (-9°C) 1.9 in
April 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in Wettest
September 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
October 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 2.6 in
December 9°F (-13°C) 2.4 in

Gallichan has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 1°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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7.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 77% below the national average of 33.7%. 15.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 84.4% of workers drive alone to work, while 4.4% use public transit.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.8%
77% below US avg
High School+15.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density17/sq mi
Total Area28.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute42.4 min
Drive Alone84.4%
Public Transit4.4%
Work from Home22.2%

Radio Stations near Gallichan

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Canada Ici Première (Abitibi-Témiscamingue) Rouyn-Noranda, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CHOA-FM "WOW-FM" 96.5 Rouyn-Noranda, 103.5 Val d'Or, 103.9 La Sarre, QC adult contemporary MP3 96 kbps

Libraries in Gallichan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Gallichan0.0
Bibliothèque de Roquemaure0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Colombourg0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Duparquet0.0
Bibliothèque Palmarolle0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Germaine de Boulé0.0

Cafes in Gallichan

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Des Rumeurs

Ski Resorts Near Gallichan

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Raven Mountain 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Gallichan

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kirkland Lake AirportYKXMedium Airport
Rouyn Noranda AirportYUYMedium Airport
La Sarre AirportSSQSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gallichan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste de Gallichan

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gallichan

What is the population of Gallichan?

Gallichan has a population of 488 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 28.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52% female and 48% male.

Is Gallichan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $70,500, 6% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Gallichan safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Gallichan receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Gallichan?

Gallichan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 1°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.5 inches, with 12.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gallichan?

The unemployment rate in Gallichan is 6.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $973. There are 15 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 42 minutes, and 22.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Gallichan?

The median home value in Gallichan is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647. The homeownership rate is 86.7%.

How are the schools in Gallichan?

7.8% of adults in Gallichan hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 15.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Gallichan?

The average commute in Gallichan is 42 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 84.4% of workers drive alone to work, 4.4% use public transit, and 22.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Gallichan?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Gallichan is 100% White. 1% of residents speak only English at home, while 98% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

Palmarolle, QC 1,386 pop · 5.9 mi La Sarre, QC 7,358 pop · 14.2 mi Macamic, QC 2,744 pop · 16.7 mi Rouyn-Noranda, QC 42,313 pop · 28.1 mi Trécesson, QC 1,232 pop · 42.4 mi Kirkland Lake, ON 7,750 pop · 46.7 mi Amos, QC 12,675 pop · 53.6 mi Saint-Félix-de-Dalquier, QC 1,026 pop · 53.9 mi Black River-Matheson, ON 2,572 pop · 54.0 mi Rivière-Héva, QC 1,495 pop · 55.3 mi Englehart, ON 1,442 pop · 60.2 mi Malartic, QC 3,355 pop · 62.4 mi Iroquois Falls, ON 4,418 pop · 64.6 mi Timiskaming, Unorganized, West Part, ON 3,210 pop · 70.2 mi
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