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Gesgapegiag, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

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

Gesgapegiag, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,500
13% below
$38,000 per capita
Home Value
$230,186
18% below
Median Rent
$647/mo
44% below
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
90% below
21.7% high school+
Unemployment
14.1%
292% above
15.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
262 sunny days/yr

How Gesgapegiag Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Home Value
82%
Rent
56%
Poverty
121%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
392%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gesgapegiag a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gesgapegiag residents earn a median household income of $65,500 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,000. The unemployment rate stands at 14.1% (292% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gesgapegiag is $230,186 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $647/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

3.3% of adults in Gesgapegiag hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 21.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Gesgapegiag has 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. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

C+
Median Income$65,500
Per Capita$38,000
Unemployment14.1%
Poverty15.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$731

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
Sunny Days262/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation72 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute16 min