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Kangiqsualujjuaq, QC

Quebec

Kangiqsualujjuaq is a small town in Quebec with a population of 956. Residents earn $91,000 per year, which is 21% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
956 Population 72/sq mi density
$91,000 Median Income $44,112 per capita
$230,186 Home Value
$647 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
23°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$91,000 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$230,186 home value, $647/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $91,000
21% higher than US avg
Home Value $230,186
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 1.6%
95% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.0%
206% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.9%
4% higher than US avg

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

People

Population956
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density72/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$91,000
Per Capita$44,112
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty12.9%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$230,186
Rent$647
Ownership4.0%
Housing Units250
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp23°F (-5°C)
Rain21.4 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.6%
High School+18.1%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Kangiqsualujjuaq a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kangiqsualujjuaq receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Kangiqsualujjuaq offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kangiqsualujjuaq is $91,000, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 11.0%, unemployment is notably high. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kangiqsualujjuaq is $230,186, 18% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

1.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 18.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Kangiqsualujjuaq has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F. Winters average -6°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches, including 11.1 inches of snow.

Kangiqsualujjuaq has a population of 956 with a density of 72 people per square mile, spread across 13.3 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.1% female and 53.4% male. The city is predominantly White (97.8%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 2.6% of residents.

Population

956
Total Population
2021 Census
72
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
13.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 47.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Kangiqsualujjuaq vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 2.6%
97% below US avg
Spanish 2.6%
80% below US avg
Other Languages 94.8%

Social Characteristics

Kangiqsualujjuaq vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kangiqsualujjuaq is $91,000, which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,112 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $848, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 11.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 30 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 20.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Kangiqsualujjuaq vs U.S.

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Income

Median HH Income$91,000
21% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,112
Avg Weekly Wage$848

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.0%
206% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.9%
4% above US avg
Establishments (County)30

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.4 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home20.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Kangiqsualujjuaq is $230,186, 18% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 4.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 250 total housing units in the city. 0.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$230,186
18% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership4.0%
Owner-Occupied4.0%
Renter-Occupied96.0%
Housing Units250

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Kangiqsualujjuaq receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Kangiqsualujjuaq vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Kangiqsualujjuaq has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -6°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

-6°F Jan (-21°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average22.7°F
58% below US avg
January Average-6°F (-21°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area13.3 sq mi (34.3 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates58.6914°N, 65.9525°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 11.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.83"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.10"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -6°F (-21°C) 1.4 in
February -7°F (-21°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 2°F (-17°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 16°F (-9°C) 1.3 in
May 31°F (-1°C) 1.2 in
June 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in
July 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in Wettest
September 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
October 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in
November 19°F (-7°C) 1.8 in
December 4°F (-16°C) 1.3 in

Kangiqsualujjuaq has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from -7°F in February to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and March the driest (1.1").

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1.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 95% below the national average of 33.7%. 18.1% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 86.5% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+1.6%
95% below US avg
High School+18.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density72/sq mi
Total Area13.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.4 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home20.6%

Schools in Kangiqsualujjuaq

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Ulluriaq School
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Hotels in Kangiqsualujjuaq

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HÔTEL DE LA COOPÉRATIVE DE KANGIQSUALUJJUAQ

Monuments in Kangiqsualujjuaq

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Inukshuk

Airports Near Kangiqsualujjuaq

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) AirportXGRSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kangiqsualujjuaq

What is the population of Kangiqsualujjuaq?

Kangiqsualujjuaq has a population of 956 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 72 people per square mile, spread across 13.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.1% female and 53.4% male.

Is Kangiqsualujjuaq expensive to live in?

The median household income is $91,000, 21% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $230,186 (18% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Kangiqsualujjuaq safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Kangiqsualujjuaq receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Kangiqsualujjuaq?

Kangiqsualujjuaq has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winter temperatures average -6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.4 inches, with 11.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kangiqsualujjuaq?

The job market in Kangiqsualujjuaq faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $848. There are 30 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 20.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Kangiqsualujjuaq?

The median home value in Kangiqsualujjuaq is $230,186. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647. The homeownership rate is 4.0%.

How are the schools in Kangiqsualujjuaq?

1.6% of adults in Kangiqsualujjuaq hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 18.1% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Kangiqsualujjuaq?

The average commute in Kangiqsualujjuaq is 26 minutes. 86.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 20.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Kangiqsualujjuaq?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Kangiqsualujjuaq is 97.8% White. 2.6% of residents speak only English at home.

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