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La Pocatière, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,078 Population 499/sq mi density
$56,800 Median Income $41,160 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$560 Median Rent 12.2% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$56,800 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $560/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher

La Pocatière, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,800
24% below
$41,160 per capita
Home Value
$180,000
36% below
Median Rent
$560/mo
52% below
12.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
64% below
23.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
15.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
270 sunny days/yr

How La Pocatière Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows La Pocatière's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
76%
Home Value
64%
Rent
48%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Pocatière a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

La Pocatière residents earn a median household income of $56,800 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,160. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 126 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in La Pocatière is $180,000 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $560/month, with 12.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

12.0% of adults in La Pocatière hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 23.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

La Pocatière has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,078
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density499/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,800
Per Capita$41,160
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty15.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$792

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$560
Ownership53.4%
Housing Units1,975
Rent Burden12.2%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain36.1 in/yr
Elevation112 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+23.0%
Graduate+3.4%

Community

Commute17 min