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Lac-Beauport, QC

Quebec

Lac-Beauport is a small city in Quebec with a population of 8,164. Residents earn $134,000 per year, which is 78% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
8,164 Population 342/sq mi density
$134,000 Median Income $74,300 per capita
$448,000 Home Value
$970 Median Rent 10.0% income on rent
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$134,000 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$448,000 home value, $970/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $134,000
78% higher than US avg
Home Value $448,000
59% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.6%
30% lower than US avg
Median Rent $970
17% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.9%
36% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.3%
73% lower than US avg

How Lac-Beauport Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population8,164
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density342/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A+
Median Income$134,000
Per Capita$74,300
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty3.3%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$448,000
Rent$970
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,070
Rent Burden10.0%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation866 ft (264 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+16.4%
Graduate+13.1%

Community

Commute27 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Lac-Beauport a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lac-Beauport receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Lac-Beauport stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lac-Beauport is $134,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 78% above $75,149. This places Lac-Beauport among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lac-Beauport is $448,000, making it a premium housing market at 59% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $970 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 16.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Lac-Beauport has a population of 8,164 with a density of 342 people per square mile. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.9%).

Population

8,164
Total Population
342
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
23.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Lac-Beauport vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only2.3%
97% below US avg
Spanish95.5%
612% above US avg
Other Languages2.3%

Social Characteristics

Lac-Beauport vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lac-Beauport is $134,000, which is 78% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Lac-Beauport vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$134,000
78% above US avg
Per Capita Income$74,300

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.3%
73% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.5 min
Drive Alone91.2%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home49.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Lac-Beauport is $448,000, 59% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $970 (17% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$448,000
59% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$970
17% below US avg
Rent Burden10.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.6%
Renter-Occupied9.3%
Housing Units3,070

Property Tax

In Lac-Beauport, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.6%
30% below US avg
High School+16.4%
Graduate Degree+13.1%
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density342/sq mi
Total Area23.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.5 min
Drive Alone91.2%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home49.3%

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