Lac-Simon, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

1,057 Population 29/sq mi density

$57,200 Median Income $26,050 per capita

$230,186 Home Value

$647 Median Rent 10.8% income on rent

38°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.7 / 5.0

$57,200 median income, 12.1% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$230,186 home value, $647/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.1 / 5.0

1.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lac-Simon, QC

At a Glance

Median Income

$57,200

24% below

$26,050 per capita

Home Value

$230,186

18% below

Median Rent

$647/mo

44% below

10.8% of income on rent

Bachelor's Degree+

1.2%

96% below

13.5% high school+

Unemployment

12.1%

236% above

36.2% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

38°F

258 sunny days/yr

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

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

Income

76%

Home Value

82%

Rent

56%

Poverty

292%

Bachelor's

Unemployment

336%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lac-Simon a Good Place to Live?

2.4 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lac-Simon residents earn a median household income of $57,200 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,050. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lac-Simon is $230,186 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $647/month, with 10.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

1.2% of adults in Lac-Simon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% below the national average). 13.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lac-Simon has an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,057

Median Age24.8 yrs

Density29/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median Income$57,200

Per Capita$26,050

Unemployment12.1%

Poverty36.2%

Avg Weekly Wage$501

Housing

Home Value$230,186

Rent$647

Ownership66.5%

Housing Units340

Rent Burden10.8%

Crime

C+

Property3,500/100K

Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F

Sunny Days258/yr

Rain43.1 in/yr

Elevation896 ft

Education

Bachelor's+1.2%

High School+13.5%

Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute16 min