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Lac-Saguay, QC

Quebec

Lac-Saguay is a small town in Quebec with a population of 526. Residents earn $57,600 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
526 Population 8/sq mi density
$57,600 Median Income $44,600 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$604 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$57,600 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $604/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,600
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.3%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent $604
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.1%
125% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.2%
6% higher than US avg

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

People

Population526
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female53% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$57,600
Per Capita$44,600
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty13.2%
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$604
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units250
Rent Burden0.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,079 ft (329 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+22.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute39 min

Is Lac-Saguay a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lac-Saguay receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Lac-Saguay offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lac-Saguay is $57,600, 23% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.1%, unemployment is notably high. 13.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lac-Saguay is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.0% have completed high school.

Lac-Saguay has a population of 526 with a density of 8 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 (100%).

Population

526
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
60.8yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
66.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 46.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Lac-Saguay vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only3.8%
95% below US avg
Spanish93.4%
597% above US avg
Other Languages2.8%

Social Characteristics

Lac-Saguay vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lac-Saguay is $57,600, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Lac-Saguay vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,600
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.1%
125% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.2%
6% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.8 min
Drive Alone93.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Lac-Saguay is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $604 (48% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$604
48% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.0%
Renter-Occupied18.0%
Housing Units250

Property Tax

7.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.3%
78% below US avg
High School+22.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density8/sq mi
Total Area66.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.8 min
Drive Alone93.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.5%

Nearby Cities

Nominingue, QC 2,255 pop · 8.5 mi Lac-des-Écorces, QC 2,885 pop · 11.3 mi Chute-Saint-Philippe, QC 1,039 pop · 11.8 mi Rivière-Rouge, QC 4,631 pop · 14.3 mi Mont-Laurier, QC 14,180 pop · 17.4 mi La Macaza, QC 1,094 pop · 19.6 mi La Minerve, QC 1,421 pop · 19.8 mi Ferme-Neuve, QC 2,716 pop · 20.2 mi Labelle, QC 2,765 pop · 24.5 mi Lac-Simon, QC 1,057 pop · 30.3 mi La Conception, QC 1,527 pop · 31.9 mi Mont-Tremblant, QC 10,992 pop · 33.1 mi Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, QC 6,121 pop · 33.3 mi Lac-Supérieur, QC 1,972 pop · 34.2 mi
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