L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet, QC

Quebec

L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet is a small town in Quebec with a population of 648. Residents earn $54,800 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
648 Population 13/sq mi density
$54,800 Median Income $43,000 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$725 Median Rent 6.3% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$54,800 median income, 11.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,800
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.0%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $725
38% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.3%
214% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

How L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population648
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$54,800
Per Capita$43,000
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty18.4%
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$725
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units335
Rent Burden6.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation505 ft (154 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+29.1%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute32 min

Is L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet is $54,800, 27% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.1% have completed high school.

L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet has a population of 648 with a density of 13 people per square mile. The median age is 56.8 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

648
Total Population
13
People / sq mi
56.8yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
50.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only32.6%
59% below US avg
Spanish62.8%
369% above US avg
Other Languages4.7%

Social Characteristics

L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet vs U.S. Average

The median household income in L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet is $54,800, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,800
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.3%
214% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.2 min
Drive Alone93.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.2%

Walkability

The median home value in L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $725 (38% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$725
38% below US avg
Rent Burden6.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.1%
Renter-Occupied26.9%
Housing Units335

Property Tax

6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.0%
82% below US avg
High School+29.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density13/sq mi
Total Area50.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.2 min
Drive Alone93.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.2%

Nearby Cities

Fort-Coulonge, QC 1,312 pop · 7.6 mi Clarendon, QC 1,392 pop · 11.0 mi Whitewater Region, ON 7,225 pop · 11.2 mi Cobden, ON 1,071 pop · 11.9 mi Shawville, QC 1,668 pop · 13.8 mi Otter Lake, QC 1,041 pop · 14.6 mi Horton, ON 3,182 pop · 16.2 mi Renfrew, ON 8,190 pop · 18.8 mi Admaston/Bromley, ON 2,995 pop · 19.1 mi Bristol, QC 1,199 pop · 20.1 mi Mansfield-et-Pontefract, QC 2,250 pop · 20.5 mi Pembroke, ON 14,364 pop · 21.3 mi L'Isle-aux-Allumettes, QC 1,382 pop · 22.2 mi Eganville, ON 1,149 pop · 24.4 mi
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