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Lac-du-Cerf, QC

Quebec

Lac-du-Cerf is a small town in Quebec with a population of 445. Residents earn $50,800 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
445 Population 16/sq mi density
$50,800 Median Income $36,200 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$50,800 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$200,000 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,800
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.2%
70% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.7%
169% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.4%
65% higher than US avg

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

People

Population445
Median Age62.8 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C
Median Income$50,800
Per Capita$36,200
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty20.4%
Commute35 min

Housing

A
Home Value$200,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units280
Rent Burden14.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation751 ft (229 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+25.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute35 min

Is Lac-du-Cerf a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lac-du-Cerf receives an overall livability score of 2.8 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-du-Cerf has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lac-du-Cerf is $50,800, 32% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lac-du-Cerf is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.0% have completed high school.

Lac-du-Cerf has a population of 445 with a density of 16 people per square mile. The median age is 62.8 years, 61% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99%), with 2% Black.

Population

445
Total Population
16
People / sq mi
62.8yrs
Median Age
61% above US avg
27.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Lac-du-Cerf vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only3.4%
96% below US avg
Spanish96.6%
621% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Lac-du-Cerf vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lac-du-Cerf is $50,800, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Lac-du-Cerf vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,800
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.7%
169% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.4%
65% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.6 min
Drive Alone90.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home27.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Lac-du-Cerf is $200,000, 29% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden14.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.3%
Renter-Occupied10.7%
Housing Units280

Property Tax

10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.2%
70% below US avg
High School+25.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density16/sq mi
Total Area27.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.6 min
Drive Alone90.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home27.3%

Nearby Cities

Notre-Dame-du-Laus, QC 1,730 pop · 16.0 mi Mont-Laurier, QC 14,180 pop · 16.9 mi Lac-des-Écorces, QC 2,885 pop · 18.5 mi Déléage, QC 1,916 pop · 20.6 mi Maniwaki, QC 3,757 pop · 22.8 mi Nominingue, QC 2,255 pop · 23.3 mi Kitigan Zibi, QC 1,204 pop · 24.4 mi Saint-Raphaël, QC 2,458 pop · 24.9 mi Messines, QC 1,655 pop · 25.3 mi Saint-Boniface, QC 5,156 pop · 26.6 mi Chute-Saint-Philippe, QC 1,039 pop · 27.0 mi Ferme-Neuve, QC 2,716 pop · 27.4 mi La Minerve, QC 1,421 pop · 27.5 mi Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, QC 6,121 pop · 28.3 mi
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