La Pêche, QC

Quebec

La Pêche is a small city in Quebec with a population of 8,636. Residents earn $87,000 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
8,636 Population 39/sq mi density
$87,000 Median Income $52,550 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 12.8% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$87,000 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,000
16% higher than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.9%
53% lower than US avg
Median Rent $800
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.2%
72% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.2%
18% lower than US avg

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

People

Population8,636
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density39/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B+
Median Income$87,000
Per Capita$52,550
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty10.2%
Commute35 min

Housing

A
Home Value$348,000
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,670
Rent Burden12.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+22.6%
Graduate+8.1%

Community

Commute35 min

Is La Pêche a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, La Pêche receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. La Pêche offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in La Pêche is $87,000, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 6.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in La Pêche is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.6% have completed high school.

La Pêche has a population of 8,636 with a density of 39 people per square mile. The median age is 46.4 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.2%), with 1.2% Asian.

Population

8,636
Total Population
39
People / sq mi
46.4yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
222.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

La Pêche vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only37.1%
53% below US avg
Spanish56.5%
321% above US avg
Other Languages6.5%

Social Characteristics

La Pêche vs U.S. Average

The median household income in La Pêche is $87,000, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: La Pêche vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,000
16% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,550

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.2%
18% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.1 min
Drive Alone85.0%
Public Transit1.4%
Work from Home52.8%

Walkability

The median home value in La Pêche is $348,000, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,000
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$800
31% below US avg
Rent Burden12.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.7%
Renter-Occupied14.3%
Housing Units3,670

Property Tax

Health Metrics: La Pêche vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: La Pêche vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area222.9 sq mi (577.2 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.9%
53% below US avg
High School+22.6%
Graduate Degree+8.1%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density39/sq mi
Total Area222.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.1 min
Drive Alone85.0%
Public Transit1.4%
Work from Home52.8%

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