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Gaspé, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

3.1 /5.0
B Good
15,063 Population 35/sq mi density
$72,000 Median Income $44,800 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$640 Median Rent 8.9% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 233 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$72,000 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $640/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Gaspé, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,000
4% below
$44,800 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Median Rent
$640/mo
45% below
8.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
69% below
21.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
156% above
11.5% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
233 sunny days/yr

How Gaspé Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gaspé's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
96%
Home Value
71%
Rent
55%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
256%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gaspé a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gaspé residents earn a median household income of $72,000 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,800. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 467 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gaspé is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $640/month, with 8.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

10.5% of adults in Gaspé hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 21.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Gaspé has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population15,063
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density35/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B
Median Income$72,000
Per Capita$44,800
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty11.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$862

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$640
Ownership71.8%
Housing Units6,780
Rent Burden8.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days233/yr
Rain52.7 in/yr
Elevation79 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+21.5%
Graduate+4.4%

Community

Commute19 min

Did You Know?

18.2% work from home.