Lac-au-Saumon, QC

Quebec

Lac-au-Saumon is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,488. Residents earn $65,000 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,488 Population 48/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $41,600 per capita
$130,000 Home Value
$544 Median Rent 7.5% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $544/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
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%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation548 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+16.1%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute19 min

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
48
People / sq mi
53.2yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
31.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

Lac-au-Saumon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish99.3%
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.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,000
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.7%
31% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.6%
2% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.1 min
Drive Alone90.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.0%

Walkability

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 Value Sources

Ownership Split

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 Burden7.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.1%
Renter-Occupied27.9%
Housing Units610

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Lac-au-Saumon vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Lac-au-Saumon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation548 ft (167 m)
Area31.3 sq mi (81.0 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates48.4210°N, 67.3476°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.0%
82% below US avg
High School+16.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density48/sq mi
Total Area31.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.1 min
Drive Alone90.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.0%

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