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Lac-Mégantic, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,747 Population 677/sq mi density
$50,800 Median Income $38,280 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$604 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 221 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$50,800 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $604/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lac-Mégantic, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,800
32% below
$38,280 per capita
Home Value
$180,000
36% below
Median Rent
$604/mo
48% below
18.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
73% below
25.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
108% above
18.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
221 sunny days/yr

How Lac-Mégantic Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
64%
Rent
52%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
208%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lac-Mégantic a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lac-Mégantic residents earn a median household income of $50,800 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,280. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 178 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lac-Mégantic is $180,000 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $604/month, with 18.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

9.2% of adults in Lac-Mégantic hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 25.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lac-Mégantic has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,747
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density677/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,800
Per Capita$38,280
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty18.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$736

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$604
Ownership54.0%
Housing Units2,935
Rent Burden18.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days221/yr
Rain52.0 in/yr
Elevation1,306 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+25.8%
Graduate+2.4%

Community

Commute15 min