Grande-Rivière, QC

Quebec

Grande-Rivière is a small town in Quebec with a population of 3,384. Residents earn $60,400 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,384 Population 100/sq mi density
$60,400 Median Income $36,760 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$560 Median Rent 13.1% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$60,400 median income, 12.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $560/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,400
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.9%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $560
52% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.0%
233% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.3%
31% higher than US avg

How Grande-Rivière Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,384
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density100/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,400
Per Capita$36,760
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty16.3%
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$560
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,645
Rent Burden13.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+23.0%
Graduate+0.7%

Community

Commute18 min

Is Grande-Rivière a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grande-Rivière receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Grande-Rivière offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grande-Rivière is $60,400, 20% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grande-Rivière is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $560 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.0% have completed high school.

Grande-Rivière has a population of 3,384 with a density of 100 people per square mile. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.8%), with 1.3% Black.

Population

3,384
Total Population
100
People / sq mi
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
34.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Grande-Rivière vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.2%
98% below US avg
Spanish97.6%
629% above US avg
Other Languages1.2%

Social Characteristics

Grande-Rivière vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grande-Rivière is $60,400, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Grande-Rivière vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,400
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,760

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.0%
233% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.3%
31% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.9 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Grande-Rivière is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $560 (52% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$560
52% below US avg
Rent Burden13.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied63.8%
Renter-Occupied36.2%
Housing Units1,645

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Grande-Rivière vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Grande-Rivière vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area34.0 sq mi (87.9 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.9%
82% below US avg
High School+23.0%
Graduate Degree+0.7%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density100/sq mi
Total Area34.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.9 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.3%

Nearby Cities

Compare Grande-Rivière with another city: