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Lac-aux-Sables, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,380 Population 13/sq mi density
$57,600 Median Income $39,200 per capita
$145,000 Home Value
$456 Median Rent 9.4% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$57,600 median income, 13.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,000 home value, $456/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Lac-aux-Sables, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,600
23% below
$39,200 per capita
Home Value
$145,000
49% below
Median Rent
$456/mo
61% below
9.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
84% below
24.4% high school+
Unemployment
13.3%
269% above
18.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
253 sunny days/yr

How Lac-aux-Sables Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
51%
Rent
39%
Poverty
150%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
369%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lac-aux-Sables a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lac-aux-Sables residents earn a median household income of $57,600 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,200. The unemployment rate stands at 13.3% (269% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lac-aux-Sables is $145,000 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $456/month, with 9.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

5.3% of adults in Lac-aux-Sables hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 24.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lac-aux-Sables has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,380
Median Age61.2 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%

Economy

C
Median Income$57,600
Per Capita$39,200
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty18.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$754

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,000
Rent$456
Ownership82.6%
Housing Units745
Rent Burden9.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days253/yr
Rain45.7 in/yr
Elevation522 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+24.4%
Graduate+2.4%

Community

Commute28 min

Did You Know?

22.1% work from home.