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Lac-des-Plages, QC

Quebec

Lac-des-Plages is a small town in Quebec with a population of 548. Residents earn $52,800 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
548 Population 9/sq mi density
$52,800 Median Income $36,400 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$860 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$52,800 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $860/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,800
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.9%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent $860
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.4%
217% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 21.2%
71% higher than US avg

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

People

Population548
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C
Median Income$52,800
Per Capita$36,400
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty21.2%
Commute38 min

Housing

A
Home Value$250,000
Rent$860
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units260
Rent Burden19.2%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation748 ft (228 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+16.5%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute38 min

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

Based on current data, Lac-des-Plages receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Lac-des-Plages has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lac-des-Plages is $52,800, 30% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 21.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lac-des-Plages is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $860 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 16.5% have completed high school.

Lac-des-Plages has a population of 548 with a density of 9 people per square mile. The median age is 60.8 years, 56% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%).

Population

548
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
60.8yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
58.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Lac-des-Plages vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only4.6%
94% below US avg
Spanish91.7%
585% above US avg
Other Languages3.7%

Social Characteristics

Lac-des-Plages vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lac-des-Plages is $52,800, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Lac-des-Plages vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,800
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.4%
217% above US avg
Poverty Rate21.2%
71% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.2 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Lac-des-Plages is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $860 (26% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$860
26% below US avg
Rent Burden19.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.7%
Renter-Occupied19.2%
Housing Units260

Property Tax

13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.9%
59% below US avg
High School+16.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density9/sq mi
Total Area58.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.2 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.0%

Nearby Cities

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