Lac-des-Écorces, QC

Quebec

Lac-des-Écorces is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,885. Residents earn $60,800 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,885 Population 52/sq mi density
$60,800 Median Income $42,880 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$584 Median Rent 10.7% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$60,800 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $584/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,800
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $180,000
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.8%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $584
50% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.7%
114% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.1%
30% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,885
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,800
Per Capita$42,880
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty16.1%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$584
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,360
Rent Burden10.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+18.5%
Graduate+1.0%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Lac-des-Écorces a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lac-des-Écorces receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Lac-des-Écorces offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lac-des-Écorces is $60,800, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 16.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lac-des-Écorces is $180,000, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $584 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 18.5% have completed high school.

Lac-des-Écorces has a population of 2,885 with a density of 52 people per square mile. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.7%).

Population

2,885
Total Population
52
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
55.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Lac-des-Écorces vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.0%
99% below US avg
Spanish97.6%
628% above US avg
Other Languages1.4%

Social Characteristics

Lac-des-Écorces vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lac-des-Écorces is $60,800, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Lac-des-Écorces vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,800
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,880

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.1%
30% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.3 min
Drive Alone91.4%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home8.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Lac-des-Écorces is $180,000, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $584 (50% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,000
36% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$584
50% below US avg
Rent Burden10.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.5%
Renter-Occupied23.5%
Housing Units1,360

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area55.7 sq mi (144.3 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.8%
83% below US avg
High School+18.5%
Graduate Degree+1.0%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density52/sq mi
Total Area55.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.3 min
Drive Alone91.4%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home8.6%

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