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Lac-Saint-Paul, QC

Quebec

Lac-Saint-Paul is a small town in Quebec with a population of 525. Residents earn $53,200 per year, which is 29% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
525 Population 8/sq mi density
$53,200 Median Income $37,000 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$604 Median Rent 15.7% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$53,200 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $604/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,200
29% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.0%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent $604
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.3%
297% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 21.6%
74% higher than US avg

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

People

Population525
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$53,200
Per Capita$37,000
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty21.6%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$604
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units270
Rent Burden15.7%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation820 ft (250 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+20.2%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Lac-Saint-Paul a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lac-Saint-Paul 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-Saint-Paul has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lac-Saint-Paul is $53,200, 29% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 21.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lac-Saint-Paul 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 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.2% have completed high school.

Lac-Saint-Paul has a population of 525 with a density of 8 people per square mile. The median age is 59.2 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

525
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
59.2yrs
Median Age
52% above US avg
65.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Lac-Saint-Paul vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.0%
99% below US avg
Spanish96.2%
618% above US avg
Other Languages2.9%

Social Characteristics

Lac-Saint-Paul vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lac-Saint-Paul is $53,200, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Lac-Saint-Paul vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,200
29% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.3%
297% above US avg
Poverty Rate21.6%
74% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.6 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home40.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Lac-Saint-Paul 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 Burden15.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.3%
Renter-Occupied16.7%
Housing Units270

Property Tax

9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.0%
73% below US avg
High School+20.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density8/sq mi
Total Area65.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.6 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home40.0%

Nearby Cities

Chute-Saint-Philippe, QC 1,039 pop · 6.3 mi Ferme-Neuve, QC 2,716 pop · 7.0 mi Lac-des-Écorces, QC 2,885 pop · 12.4 mi Mont-Laurier, QC 14,180 pop · 15.4 mi Nominingue, QC 2,255 pop · 26.4 mi Grand-Remous, QC 1,159 pop · 29.8 mi Rivière-Rouge, QC 4,631 pop · 30.3 mi La Macaza, QC 1,094 pop · 35.6 mi Saint-Boniface, QC 5,156 pop · 35.7 mi La Minerve, QC 1,421 pop · 37.8 mi Déléage, QC 1,916 pop · 37.8 mi Maniwaki, QC 3,757 pop · 39.4 mi Labelle, QC 2,765 pop · 41.4 mi Kitigan Zibi, QC 1,204 pop · 41.9 mi
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