L'Isle-aux-Allumettes, QC

Quebec

L'Isle-aux-Allumettes is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,382. Residents earn $67,000 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,382 Population 19/sq mi density
$67,000 Median Income $42,600 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$650 Median Rent 8.4% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$67,000 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $650/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,000
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $650
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.3%
75% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.5%
17% higher than US avg

How L'Isle-aux-Allumettes Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,382
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female51% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$67,000
Per Capita$42,600
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty14.5%
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$650
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units620
Rent Burden8.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+27.4%
Graduate+1.3%

Community

Commute33 min

Is L'Isle-aux-Allumettes a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, L'Isle-aux-Allumettes 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. L'Isle-aux-Allumettes offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in L'Isle-aux-Allumettes is $67,000, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in L'Isle-aux-Allumettes is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.4% have completed high school.

L'Isle-aux-Allumettes has a population of 1,382 with a density of 19 people per square mile. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.3%).

Population

1,382
Total Population
19
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
71.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

L'Isle-aux-Allumettes vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only75.8%
3% below US avg
Spanish18.1%
35% above US avg
Other Languages6.1%

Social Characteristics

L'Isle-aux-Allumettes vs U.S. Average

The median household income in L'Isle-aux-Allumettes is $67,000, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: L'Isle-aux-Allumettes vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,000
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.3%
75% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.5%
17% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.5 min
Drive Alone91.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.5%

Walkability

The median home value in L'Isle-aux-Allumettes is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $650 (44% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$650
44% below US avg
Rent Burden8.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.1%
Renter-Occupied17.7%
Housing Units620

Property Tax

Health Metrics: L'Isle-aux-Allumettes vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: L'Isle-aux-Allumettes vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area71.8 sq mi (185.9 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates45.9168°N, 77.0662°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+27.4%
Graduate Degree+1.3%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density19/sq mi
Total Area71.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.5 min
Drive Alone91.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.5%

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