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L'Ascension, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
899 Population 7/sq mi density
$48,400 Median Income $34,200 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$500 Median Rent 10.3% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$48,400 median income, 21.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $500/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher

L'Ascension, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,400
36% below
$34,200 per capita
Home Value
$174,000
38% below
Median Rent
$500/mo
57% below
10.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
86% below
25.3% high school+
Unemployment
21.3%
492% above
20.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
261 sunny days/yr

How L'Ascension Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
64%
Home Value
62%
Rent
43%
Poverty
166%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
592%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is L'Ascension 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

L'Ascension residents earn a median household income of $48,400 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,200. The unemployment rate stands at 21.3% (492% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in L'Ascension is $174,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $500/month, with 10.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

4.8% of adults in L'Ascension hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 25.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

L'Ascension has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population899
Median Age61.2 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%

Economy

C
Median Income$48,400
Per Capita$34,200
Unemployment21.3%
Poverty20.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$658

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$500
Ownership91.8%
Housing Units485
Rent Burden10.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days261/yr
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation850 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+25.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute36 min