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Lachute, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
14,100 Population 336/sq mi density
$56,400 Median Income $38,880 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$710 Median Rent 17.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 234 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$56,400 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $710/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Lachute, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,400
25% below
$38,880 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
11% below
Median Rent
$710/mo
39% below
17.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
82% below
26.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
122% above
18.3% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
234 sunny days/yr

How Lachute Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
89%
Rent
61%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
222%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lachute a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lachute residents earn a median household income of $56,400 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,880. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 437 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lachute is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $710/month, with 17.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.1% of adults in Lachute hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 26.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lachute has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population14,100
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density336/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,400
Per Capita$38,880
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty18.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$748

Housing

A
Home Value$250,000
Rent$710
Ownership51.4%
Housing Units6,530
Rent Burden17.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days234/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation246 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+26.2%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute27 min