Lacolle, QC

Quebec

Lacolle is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,708. Residents earn $72,000 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,708 Population 142/sq mi density
$72,000 Median Income $42,840 per capita
$260,000 Home Value
$705 Median Rent 11.8% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$72,000 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$260,000 home value, $705/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,000
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $260,000
8% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.5%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent $705
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.3%
47% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.9%
12% lower than US avg

How Lacolle Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,708
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density142/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$72,000
Per Capita$42,840
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty10.9%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$260,000
Rent$705
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,185
Rent Burden11.8%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation138 ft (42 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+24.4%
Graduate+2.9%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Lacolle a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lacolle receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Lacolle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lacolle is $72,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lacolle is $260,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $705 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.4% have completed high school.

Lacolle has a population of 2,708 with a density of 142 people per square mile. The median age is 45.6 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%).

Population

2,708
Total Population
2021 Census
142
People / sq mi
45.6yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
19.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Lacolle vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only8.7%
89% below US avg
Spanish86.1%
543% above US avg
Other Languages5.2%

Social Characteristics

Lacolle vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lacolle is $72,000, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Lacolle vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,000
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,840

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.9%
12% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.2 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Lacolle is $260,000, 8% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $705 (39% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$260,000
8% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$705
39% below US avg
Rent Burden11.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.1%
Renter-Occupied24.9%
Housing Units1,185

Property Tax

4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.5%
87% below US avg
High School+24.4%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density142/sq mi
Total Area19.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.2 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.0%

Nearby Cities

Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle, QC 1,542 pop · 2.3 mi Noyan, QC 1,418 pop · 3.5 mi Saint-Paul-de-l'Île-aux-Noix, QC 2,141 pop · 5.3 mi Saint-Georges-de-Clarenceville, QC 1,154 pop · 6.0 mi Rouses Point, NY 2,520 pop · 6.4 mi Champlain, NY 1,206 pop · 7.3 mi Napierville, QC 4,020 pop · 7.4 mi Saint-Cyprien-de-Napierville, QC 1,735 pop · 7.7 mi Henryville, QC 1,497 pop · 9.3 mi Saint-Patrice-de-Sherrington, QC 1,963 pop · 9.6 mi Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu, QC 2,092 pop · 10.1 mi Sainte-Anne-de-Sabrevois, QC 2,143 pop · 10.8 mi Hemmingford, QC 1,995 pop · 10.8 mi Venise-en-Québec, QC 1,899 pop · 11.4 mi
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