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Lac-au-Saumon, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

3.1 /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
36°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lac-au-Saumon, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,000
14% below
$41,600 per capita
Home Value
$130,000
54% below
Median Rent
$544/mo
53% below
7.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
82% below
16.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
12.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
36°F
256 sunny days/yr

How Lac-au-Saumon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lac-au-Saumon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
86%
Home Value
46%
Rent
47%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lac-au-Saumon 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

Lac-au-Saumon residents earn a median household income of $65,000 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,600. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 46 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lac-au-Saumon is $130,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $544/month, with 7.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.0% of adults in Lac-au-Saumon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 16.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lac-au-Saumon has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,488
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$41,600
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty12.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$800

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,000
Rent$544
Ownership72.1%
Housing Units610
Rent Burden7.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
Sunny Days256/yr
Rain43.9 in/yr
Elevation548 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute19 min