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Lac-des-Plages, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

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
39°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
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+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Lac-des-Plages, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,800
30% below
$36,400 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
11% below
Median Rent
$860/mo
26% below
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
59% below
16.5% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
217% above
21.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
258 sunny days/yr

How Lac-des-Plages Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
89%
Rent
74%
Poverty
171%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
317%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

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

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lac-des-Plages residents earn a median household income of $52,800 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,400. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4% (217% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lac-des-Plages is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $860/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

13.9% of adults in Lac-des-Plages hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 16.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lac-des-Plages has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

C
Median Income$52,800
Per Capita$36,400
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty21.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$700

Housing

A
Home Value$250,000
Rent$860
Ownership82.7%
Housing Units260
Rent Burden19.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days258/yr
Rain42.9 in/yr
Elevation748 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute38 min

Did You Know?

25.0% work from home.