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La Motte, QC

Quebec

La Motte is a small town in Quebec with a population of 478. Residents earn $79,500 per year, which is 6% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
478 Population 7/sq mi density
$79,500 Median Income $47,600 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$79,500 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $79,500
6% higher than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.8%
74% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.8%
29% lower than US avg

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

People

Population478
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female56% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$79,500
Per Capita$47,600
UnemploymentN/A
Poverty8.8%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units200
Rent Burden0.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+19.1%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute30 min

Is La Motte a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, La Motte receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. La Motte offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in La Motte is $79,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. 8.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in La Motte is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.1% have completed high school.

La Motte has a population of 478 with a density of 7 people per square mile. The median age is 45.6 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

478
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
45.6yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
67.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.3%
Female 42.7%

Race & Ethnicity

La Motte vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.0%
99% below US avg
Spanish96.9%
623% above US avg
Other Languages2.1%

Social Characteristics

La Motte vs U.S. Average

The median household income in La Motte is $79,500, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: La Motte vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$79,500
6% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,600

Employment & Poverty

Poverty Rate8.8%
29% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.0 min
Drive Alone91.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.3%

Walkability

The median home value in La Motte is $200,000, 29% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.0%
Renter-Occupied5.0%
Housing Units200

Property Tax

8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.8%
74% below US avg
High School+19.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density7/sq mi
Total Area67.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.0 min
Drive Alone91.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.3%

Nearby Cities

Rivière-Héva, QC 1,495 pop · 7.9 mi Malartic, QC 3,355 pop · 13.2 mi Amos, QC 12,675 pop · 16.5 mi Val-d'Or, QC 32,752 pop · 21.5 mi Barraute, QC 1,986 pop · 23.1 mi Trécesson, QC 1,232 pop · 23.9 mi Saint-Félix-de-Dalquier, QC 1,026 pop · 24.0 mi Senneterre, QC 1,202 pop · 40.2 mi Rouyn-Noranda, QC 42,313 pop · 42.5 mi Macamic, QC 2,744 pop · 50.1 mi Palmarolle, QC 1,386 pop · 55.1 mi La Sarre, QC 7,358 pop · 59.6 mi Lebel-sur-Quévillon, QC 2,091 pop · 71.7 mi Notre-Dame-du-Nord, QC 1,090 pop · 81.5 mi
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