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Gesgapegiag, QC

Quebec

Gesgapegiag is a small town in Quebec with a population of 637. Residents earn $65,500 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
637 Population 751/sq mi density
$65,500 Median Income $38,000 per capita
$230,186 Home Value
$647 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$65,500 median income, 14.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$230,186 home value, $647/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $65,500
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $230,186
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.3%
90% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.1%
292% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.0%
21% higher than US avg

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

People

Population637
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density751/mi²
Male / Female47% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$65,500
Per Capita$38,000
Unemployment14.1%
Poverty15.0%
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$230,186
Rent$647
Ownership59.2%
Housing Units245
Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+21.7%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute16 min

Is Gesgapegiag a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gesgapegiag receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Gesgapegiag has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gesgapegiag is $65,500, 13% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gesgapegiag is $230,186, 18% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

3.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Gesgapegiag has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 262 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 18.3 inches of snow.

Gesgapegiag has a population of 637 with a density of 751 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age is 31.2 years, 20% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.3% female and 46.9% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 65.6% of residents, while 5.5% speak Spanish.

Population

637
Total Population
751
People / sq mi
31.2yrs
Median Age
20% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.9%
Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Gesgapegiag vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 65.6%
16% below US avg
Spanish 5.5%
59% below US avg
Other Languages 28.9%

Social Characteristics

Gesgapegiag vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gesgapegiag is $65,500, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,000. The average weekly wage is $731, 49% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 14.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 20 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 3.5% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Gesgapegiag vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,500
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,000
Avg Weekly Wage$731

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.1%
292% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above US avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.5 min
Drive Alone84.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Gesgapegiag is $230,186, 18% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 59.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 245 total housing units in the city. 28.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$230,186
18% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg
Rent Burden28.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership59.2%
Owner-Occupied59.2%
Renter-Occupied4.1%
Housing Units245

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, Gesgapegiag receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Gesgapegiag 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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Gesgapegiag has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 262 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 40.9 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average37.7°F
30% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density751/sq mi
Coordinates48.1990°N, 65.9195°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 18.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Jul 8, 2022.

Nov 27, 2012 Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada M4.2 126 km
Oct 22, 1998 30 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada M4.1 145 km
Jul 15, 1998 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M4.0 141 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 143 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 143 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 141 km
Mar 28, 1994 56 km ESE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada M3.6 89 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 143 km
Mar 30, 2012 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.4 95 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 142 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 143 km
Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 126 km
Aug 28, 2013 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 144 km
Jan 2, 2013 75 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.0 138 km
Aug 21, 2015 63 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.0 110 km
Mar 7, 2019 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 138 km
Jul 18, 2010 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 147 km
Jul 10, 2014 73 km ENE of Hamlin, Maine M2.8 125 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M2.8 143 km
Jan 19, 2015 62 km WSW of Bathurst, Canada M2.8 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Juan (2003).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Juan Category 1 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.8 in
April 35°F (1°C) 2.9 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
October 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 3.7 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 3.5 in

Gesgapegiag has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 10°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.3").

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3.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 90% below the national average of 33.7%. 21.7% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 84.5% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.3%
90% below US avg
High School+21.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density751/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.5 min
Drive Alone84.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.5%

Museums in Gesgapegiag

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée de la divière Cascapédia

Libraries in Gesgapegiag

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Liber0.0

Gas Stations in Gesgapegiag

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Harnois

Ski Resorts Near Gesgapegiag

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station touristique Pin-Rouge 0.0 $0
Mont Lyall 0.0 $0
Mont Vallières-de-Saint-Réal 0.0 $0

Airports Near Gesgapegiag

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bathurst AirportZBFMedium Airport
Bonaventure AirportYVBMedium Airport
Charlo AirportYCLMedium Airport
Brébeuf AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gesgapegiag

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kateri Tekakwitha Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gesgapegiag

What is the population of Gesgapegiag?

Gesgapegiag has a population of 637 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 751 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 31.2 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.3% female and 46.9% male.

Is Gesgapegiag expensive to live in?

The median household income is $65,500, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $230,186 (18% 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 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Gesgapegiag safe?

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

What is the weather like in Gesgapegiag?

Gesgapegiag has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.9 inches, with 18.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gesgapegiag?

The job market in Gesgapegiag faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $731. There are 20 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 16 minutes, and 3.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Gesgapegiag?

The median home value in Gesgapegiag is $230,186. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647. The homeownership rate is 59.2%.

How are the schools in Gesgapegiag?

3.3% of adults in Gesgapegiag hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.7% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Gesgapegiag?

The average commute in Gesgapegiag is 16 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 84.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 3.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Gesgapegiag?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Gesgapegiag is 100% White. 65.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 5.5% speak Spanish.

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