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Joliette, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
21,384 Population 2,412/sq mi density
$52,800 Median Income $38,640 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$710 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 235 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$52,800 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $710/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Joliette, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,800
30% below
$38,640 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
11% below
Median Rent
$710/mo
39% below
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
72% below
24.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
133% above
20.9% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
235 sunny days/yr

How Joliette Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
89%
Rent
61%
Poverty
169%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
233%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Joliette a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Joliette residents earn a median household income of $52,800 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,640. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 663 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Joliette is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $710/month, with 19.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

9.5% of adults in Joliette hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 24.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Joliette has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population21,384
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density2,412/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%

Economy

C
Median Income$52,800
Per Capita$38,640
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty20.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$743

Housing

A
Home Value$250,000
Rent$710
Ownership37.1%
Housing Units10,565
Rent Burden19.0%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days235/yr
Rain54.2 in/yr
Elevation184 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+24.2%
Graduate+3.4%

Community

Commute23 min