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La Pêche, QC
Quebec · Ottawa-Gatineau Metro
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.
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How La Pêche Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is La Pêche a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, La Pêche receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine. 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.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
Education
15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.6% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
La Pêche has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 263 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches, including 14.7 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
La Pêche vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
La Pêche vs U.S. Average
Income: La Pêche vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $87,000 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,550 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,011 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.2% |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 268 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 35.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.0% |
| Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Work from Home | 52.8% |
Walkability
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 Burden | 12.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 85.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.3% |
| Housing Units | 3,670 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: La Pêche vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 222.9 sq mi (577.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6834°N, 75.9827°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 31 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.2 in |
La Pêche has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 9°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.9% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 22.6% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 8.1% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Total Area | 222.9 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 35.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.0% |
| Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Work from Home | 52.8% |
Schools in La Pêche
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Pêche
30 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFGO "TSN 1200" Ottawa, ON | bell media, sports news | AAC+ 40 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Ottawa, ON (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Radio 1 Ottawa (CBO-FM) | information, news | UNKNOWN | |
| CFRA "News Talk Radio 580" Ottawa, ON | news talk | AAC+ 40 kbps | |
| TSN 1200 | live sports, sports | AAC+ 40 kbps | |
| CFTX-FM 96.5 "BPM Sports" Gatineau, QC | bpm sports, sports | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Canada At Large | alternative / indie, alternative rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ottawa KiSS 105.3 FM (CISSFM) | pop | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CHRI 99.1 Ottawa | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Irish Radio Canada | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| CKOF "FM 104.7 Outaouais" Gatineau, QC | actualités, news | MP3 | |
| Radio Canada Ici Musique - Ottawa, ON | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Ottawa Live 885 (CLIVFM) | alternative, alternative rock | AAC 145 kbps | |
| CHUO-FM 89.1 University of Ottawa, ON | community radio, student radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKDJ "AIR-AM 1700" Algonquin College-Ottawa, ON | campus radio, contemporary hits | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| CJFO 94.5 "Unique FM" Ottawa, ON | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CIDG-FM "Rebel Rock101.7" Ottawa, ON | classic rock, mainstream rock | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CIWW CityNews Ottawa | news, sport | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CKCU The Mighty 93.1 | college radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Ottawa CHEZ 106.1 (CHEZFM) | hard rock, metal | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CKDJ-FM 107.9 Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON (MP3 Stream) | campus radio, student radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Labgate Hitwave Rewind | old hits, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKCU 93.1 FM | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| CHEZ-FM 106.1 "Chez 106" Ottawa, ON | mainstream rock, rogers media | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CJET-FM Country 92.3 | — | UNKNOWN | |
| 106.1 CHEZ | mainstream rock, rock | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CKCU FM 93.1 | alternative, college radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| CKDJ-FM 107.9 Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON (AAC Stream) | campus radio, student radio | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Première (Ottawa-Gatineau) Ottawa, ON | radio publique | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CILV-FM 88.5 "Live Eighty Eight Five" - Ottawa, ON | alternative rock, stingray network | AAC 130 kbps |
Museums in La Pêche
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbairn House | ||||
| Gatineau Park | ||||
| Gatineau Park | ||||
| Mackenzie-King Estate | ||||
| Pinhey's Point |
Libraries in La Pêche
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Aurélien-Doucet | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Aurélien-Doucet | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Aurélien-Doucet | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Donalda-Charron | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Lucien-Lalonde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Quyon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque Rupert | 0.0 | |||||
| Chelsea Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chelsea Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ottawa Public Library - Constance Bay Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ottawa Public Library - Fitzroy Harbour Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wakefield Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in La Pêche
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in La Pêche
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in La Pêche
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Pêche
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in La Pêche
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea & Co Microbrasserie | ||||
| Chelsea & Co Microbrasserie |
Ski Resorts Near La Pêche
6 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pakenham Ski Hill | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Camp Fortune | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Cascades Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sommet Edelweiss | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Centre Vorlage | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Ste. Marie | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near La Pêche
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | YOW | Large Airport |
| Ottawa / Carp Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Ottawa / Gatineau Airport | YND | Medium Airport |
| Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport | YRO | Medium Airport |
| Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport | YSH | Medium Airport |
| 1669 Diamondview Road Private Strip | — | Small Airport |
| 1797 Diamondview Road Private Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Arnprior Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Burritts Rapids Private Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Carleton Place Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cedar Hill Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Cheney | — | Small Airport |
| Devereaux Rd Farm Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Django Field | — | Small Airport |
| Flint Field | — | Small Airport |
| Fumerton Field | — | Small Airport |
| Grey's Creek Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hicks Field | — | Small Airport |
| Indian Creek Field | — | Small Airport |
| Kars / Rideau Valley Air Park | — | Small Airport |
| Kenmore Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Lavant Private Field | — | Small Airport |
| Maniwaki Airport | YMW | Small Airport |
| Merrickville Private Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Navan Bearbrook Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ottawa / Manotick (Hope Field) | — | Small Airport |
| Ottawa/Embrun Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Parti Field | — | Small Airport |
| Pontiac Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Williamsburg (North) Farm Strip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in La Pêche
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Wakefield |
Treatment Centers in La Pêche
9 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centre d'ophtalmologie | ||
| Clinique Medicale Cite-des-Jeunes | ||
| Maison Réalité | ||
| NutriSimple | ||
| Omniclinique de l'Outaouais | ||
| Omniclinique de l'Outaouais | ||
| Outaouais Concussion Centre | ||
| Superclinique Médigo | ||
| Superclinique Médigo |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Pêche
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Sainte-Cécile | |
| Holy Trinity |
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What is the population of La Pêche?
La Pêche has a population of 8,636 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 222.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.7% female and 50.3% male.
Is La Pêche expensive to live in?
The median household income is $87,000, 16% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $348,000 (23% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is La Pêche safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, La Pêche receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in La Pêche?
La Pêche has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches, with 14.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in La Pêche?
The unemployment rate in La Pêche is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,011. There are 268 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 35 minutes, and 52.8% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in La Pêche?
The median home value in La Pêche is $348,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $800. The homeownership rate is 85.7%.
How are the schools in La Pêche?
15.9% of adults in La Pêche hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.6% have completed high school. 8.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in La Pêche?
The average commute in La Pêche is 35 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 85% of workers drive alone to work, 1.4% use public transit, and 52.8% work from home.
What are the demographics of La Pêche?
The racial and ethnic makeup of La Pêche is 97.2% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 0.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% Asian. 37.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 56.5% speak Spanish.