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Grandes-Piles, QC

Quebec

Grandes-Piles is a small town in Quebec with a population of 493. Residents earn $70,500 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
493 Population 11/sq mi density
$70,500 Median Income $52,600 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$516 Median Rent 10.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$70,500 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $516/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,500
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.8%
44% lower than US avg
Median Rent $516
56% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.3%
297% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.4%
0% lower than US avg

How Grandes-Piles Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population493
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density11/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$52,600
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty12.4%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$516
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units250
Rent Burden10.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation417 ft (127 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+28.2%
Graduate+2.4%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Grandes-Piles a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grandes-Piles receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Grandes-Piles offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grandes-Piles is $70,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 14.3%, unemployment is notably high. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grandes-Piles is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $516 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.2% have completed high school.

Grandes-Piles has a population of 493 with a density of 11 people per square mile. The median age is 57.6 years, 48% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%).

Population

493
Total Population
2021 Census
11
People / sq mi
57.6yrs
Median Age
48% above US avg
45.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

Grandes-Piles vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only2.0%
97% below US avg
Spanish98.0%
631% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Grandes-Piles vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grandes-Piles is $70,500, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Grandes-Piles vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,500
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$52,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.3%
297% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.4%
0% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Drive Alone89.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Grandes-Piles is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $516 (56% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$516
56% below US avg
Rent Burden10.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.0%
Renter-Occupied20.0%
Housing Units250

Property Tax

18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.8%
44% below US avg
High School+28.2%
Graduate Degree+2.4%
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density11/sq mi
Total Area45.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Drive Alone89.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.7%

Nearby Cities

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