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Kamouraska, QC

Quebec

Kamouraska is a small town in Quebec with a population of 607. Residents earn $70,000 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
607 Population 36/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $36,000 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$250,000 home value
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,000
7% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.3%
78% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.4%
106% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.8%
29% lower than US avg

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

People

Population607
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density36/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$36,000
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty8.8%
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units295
Rent Burden9.6%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation13 ft (4 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+19.1%
Graduate+7.3%

Community

Commute15 min

Is Kamouraska a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kamouraska is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kamouraska is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.1% have completed high school.

Kamouraska has a population of 607 with a density of 36 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 (100%).

Population

607
Total Population
2021 Census
36
People / sq mi
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
17.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Kamouraska vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.6%
98% below US avg
Spanish95.1%
610% above US avg
Other Languages3.3%

Social Characteristics

Kamouraska vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kamouraska is $70,000, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Kamouraska vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,000
7% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.4%
106% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.8%
29% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.8 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Kamouraska is $250,000, 11% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden9.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.4%
Renter-Occupied13.6%
Housing Units295

Property Tax

7.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.3%
78% below US avg
High School+19.1%
Graduate Degree+7.3%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density36/sq mi
Total Area17.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.8 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Nearby Cities

Saint-Pascal, QC 3,530 pop · 4.4 mi Mont-Carmel, QC 1,160 pop · 8.7 mi Saint-Pacôme, QC 1,806 pop · 11.8 mi Saint-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska, QC 2,255 pop · 14.3 mi La Malbaie, QC 8,235 pop · 14.7 mi La Pocatière, QC 4,078 pop · 15.8 mi Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière, QC 1,597 pop · 15.9 mi Notre-Dame-du-Portage, QC 1,296 pop · 18.3 mi Clermont, QC 3,065 pop · 19.0 mi Saint-Siméon, QC 1,139 pop · 19.2 mi Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs, QC 1,158 pop · 22.0 mi Les Éboulements, QC 1,465 pop · 22.0 mi Saint-Antonin, QC 4,338 pop · 22.6 mi Rivière-du-Loup, QC 20,118 pop · 23.5 mi
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