Median Income
$72,000
4% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
10.5%
69% lower than US avg
Unemployment
9.2%
156% higher than US avg
How Gaspé Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population15,063
Median AgeN/A
Density35/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Economy
B
Median Income$72,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment9.2%
PovertyN/A
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units6,780
Rent Burden8.9%
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+21.5%
Graduate+4.4%
Is Gaspé a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Gaspé receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Gaspé has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Gaspé is $72,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.2%, unemployment is notably high.
Education
10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.5% have completed high school.
Gaspé has a population of 15,063 with a density of 35 people per square mile.
Population
15,063
Total Population
2021 Census
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 10.4% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Spanish | 86.8% |
| 547% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 2.9% |
The median household income in Gaspé is $72,000, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.2% (above the 3.6% US average).
Income
| Median HH Income | $72,000 |
| 4% below US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.2% |
| 156% above US avg |
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Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 71.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.2% |
| Housing Units | 6,780 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Gaspé vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Gaspé vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 432.0 sq mi (1,118.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8334°N, 64.4819°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |