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Grosse-Île, QC

Quebec

Grosse-Île is a small town in Quebec with a population of 464. Residents earn $86,000 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
464 Population 37/sq mi density
$86,000 Median Income $54,600 per capita
$170,000 Home Value
$710 Median Rent 10.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$86,000 median income, 26.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,000 home value, $710/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $86,000
14% higher than US avg
Home Value $170,000
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.2%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $710
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 26.2%
628% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.0%
19% lower than US avg

How Grosse-Île Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population464
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density37/mi²
Male / Female47% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B
Median Income$86,000
Per Capita$54,600
Unemployment26.2%
Poverty10.0%
Commute14 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,000
Rent$710
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units245
Rent Burden10.0%

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+33.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute14 min

Is Grosse-Île a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grosse-Île receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Grosse-Île offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grosse-Île is $86,000, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 26.2%, unemployment is notably high. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grosse-Île is $170,000, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $710 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.0% have completed high school.

Grosse-Île has a population of 464 with a density of 37 people per square mile. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.2%).

Population

464
Total Population
37
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
12.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.3%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Grosse-Île vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only82.8%
5% above US avg
Spanish15.1%
12% above US avg
Other Languages2.2%

Social Characteristics

Grosse-Île vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grosse-Île is $86,000, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 26.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Grosse-Île vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,000
14% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment26.2%
628% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.5 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Grosse-Île is $170,000, 40% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $710 (39% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$170,000
40% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$710
39% below US avg
Rent Burden10.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.6%
Renter-Occupied20.4%
Housing Units245

Property Tax

5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.2%
85% below US avg
High School+33.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density37/sq mi
Total Area12.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.5 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.7%

Nearby Cities

Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, QC 12,190 pop · 17.9 mi Cap-aux-Meules, QC 12,190 pop · 21.8 mi Ingonish, NS 2,673 pop · 82.6 mi Souris, PE 1,079 pop · 92.9 mi Inverness, NS 1,228 pop · 95.0 mi Inverness, Subd. A, NS 5,207 pop · 95.2 mi Inverness, Subd. B, NS 4,865 pop · 95.2 mi Inverness, Subd. C, NS 3,167 pop · 95.2 mi
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