Inverness, QC

Quebec

Inverness is a small town in Quebec with a population of 910. Residents earn $60,800 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
910 Population 14/sq mi density
$60,800 Median Income $37,800 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$568 Median Rent 6.9% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$60,800 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $568/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,800
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $180,000
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.6%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $568
51% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.5%
3% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.0%
21% higher than US avg

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

People

Population910
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,800
Per Capita$37,800
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty15.0%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$568
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units420
Rent Burden6.9%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation840 ft (256 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+25.2%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Inverness a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Inverness receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Inverness offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Inverness is $60,800, 19% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 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 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Inverness is $180,000, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $568 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.2% have completed high school.

Inverness has a population of 910 with a density of 14 people per square mile. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%).

Population

910
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
68.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 47.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Inverness vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only4.4%
94% below US avg
Spanish94.0%
601% above US avg
Other Languages1.6%

Social Characteristics

Inverness vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Inverness is $60,800, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Inverness vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,800
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below US avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.4 min
Drive Alone83.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home39.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Inverness is $180,000, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $568 (51% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,000
36% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$568
51% below US avg
Rent Burden6.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.9%
Renter-Occupied13.1%
Housing Units420

Property Tax

11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.6%
66% below US avg
High School+25.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density14/sq mi
Total Area68.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.4 min
Drive Alone83.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home39.0%

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