Median Income
$65,000
14% lower than US avg
Home Value
$130,000
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.0%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$544
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment
4.7%
31% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.6%
2% higher than US avg
How Lac-au-Saumon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,488
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$41,600
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty12.6%
Commute19 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,000
Rent$544
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units610
Rent Burden7.5%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation548 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+16.1%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Lac-au-Saumon a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Lac-au-Saumon receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Lac-au-Saumon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Lac-au-Saumon is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Lac-au-Saumon is $130,000, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $544 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 16.1% have completed high school.
Lac-au-Saumon has a population of 1,488 with a density of 48 people per square mile. The median age is 53.2 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%).
Population
1,488
Total Population
2021 Census
53.2yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Lac-au-Saumon vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Spanish | 99.3% |
| 641% above US avg |
Social Characteristics
Lac-au-Saumon vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Lac-au-Saumon is $65,000, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.
Income: Lac-au-Saumon vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $65,000 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $41,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.7% |
| 31% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% |
| 2% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 19.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |
The median home value in Lac-au-Saumon is $130,000, 54% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $544 (53% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $130,000 |
| 54% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $544 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 7.5% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 72.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.9% |
| Housing Units | 610 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Lac-au-Saumon vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Lac-au-Saumon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Area | 31.3 sq mi (81.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4210°N, 67.3476°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |