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La Bostonnais, QC

Quebec

La Bostonnais is a small town in Quebec with a population of 556. Residents earn $69,000 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
556 Population 5/sq mi density
$69,000 Median Income $44,000 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$69,000 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,000
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.7%
86% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.5%
53% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.4%
0% lower than US avg

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

People

Population556
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,000
Per Capita$44,000
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty12.4%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units275
Rent Burden0.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation633 ft (193 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+26.4%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute24 min

Is La Bostonnais a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, La Bostonnais receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. La Bostonnais offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in La Bostonnais is $69,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in La Bostonnais is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.4% have completed high school.

La Bostonnais has a population of 556 with a density of 5 people per square mile. The median age is 53.6 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.1%).

Population

556
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
53.6yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
109.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55%
Female 46%

Race & Ethnicity

La Bostonnais vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.8%
98% below US avg
Spanish97.3%
626% above US avg

Social Characteristics

La Bostonnais vs U.S. Average

The median household income in La Bostonnais is $69,000, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: La Bostonnais vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,000
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.4%
0% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.7 min
Drive Alone93.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.2%

Walkability

The median home value in La Bostonnais is $150,000, 47% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units275

Property Tax

4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.7%
86% below US avg
High School+26.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density5/sq mi
Total Area109.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.7 min
Drive Alone93.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.2%

Nearby Cities

La Tuque, QC 11,129 pop · 7.6 mi Laurentides, QC 12,710 pop · 32.8 mi Lac-aux-Sables, QC 1,380 pop · 47.6 mi Sainte-Thècle, QC 2,415 pop · 49.5 mi Saint-Tite, QC 3,672 pop · 54.8 mi Lac-Bouchette, QC 1,183 pop · 56.0 mi Saint-Léonard-de-Portneuf, QC 1,140 pop · 56.7 mi Saint-Ubalde, QC 1,456 pop · 56.9 mi Weymontachie, QC 1,038 pop · 57.1 mi Communauté de Wemotaci, QC 1,142 pop · 58.2 mi Hérouxville, QC 1,367 pop · 59.2 mi Saint-Alban, QC 1,196 pop · 62.4 mi Saint-Casimir, QC 1,449 pop · 65.1 mi Saint-Marc-des-Carrières, QC 2,901 pop · 65.2 mi
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