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Lamarche, QC

Quebec

Lamarche is a small town in Quebec with a population of 476. Residents earn $61,200 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
476 Population 15/sq mi density
$61,200 Median Income $41,600 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$440 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$61,200 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $440/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,200
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.3%
93% lower than US avg
Median Rent $440
62% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

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

People

Population476
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female52% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,200
Per Capita$41,600
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty18.4%
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$440
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units240
Rent Burden0.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation636 ft (194 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+24.4%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute34 min

Is Lamarche a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lamarche receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Lamarche offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lamarche is $61,200, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lamarche is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $440 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.4% have completed high school.

Lamarche has a population of 476 with a density of 15 people per square mile. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

476
Total Population
15
People / sq mi
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
31.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 46.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Lamarche vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.0%
99% below US avg
Spanish97.9%
631% above US avg
Other Languages1%

Social Characteristics

Lamarche vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lamarche is $61,200, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Lamarche vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,200
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.6 min
Drive Alone93.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Lamarche is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $440 (62% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$440
62% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.4%
Renter-Occupied14.6%
Housing Units240

Property Tax

2.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.3%
93% below US avg
High School+24.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density15/sq mi
Total Area31.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.6 min
Drive Alone93.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.6%

Nearby Cities

Labrecque, QC 1,328 pop · 9.9 mi L'Ascension-de-Notre-Seigneur, QC 2,079 pop · 13.2 mi Saint-Nazaire, QC 2,029 pop · 15.1 mi Saint-Ambroise, QC 1,678 pop · 17.0 mi Saint-David-de-Falardeau, QC 2,996 pop · 18.6 mi Alma, QC 30,331 pop · 19.5 mi Saint-Honoré, QC 6,376 pop · 23.7 mi Larouche, QC 1,601 pop · 24.2 mi Saint-Bruno, QC 2,902 pop · 24.6 mi Saint-Gédéon, QC 2,177 pop · 25.4 mi Pointe-du-Lac, QC 7,104 pop · 25.9 mi Hébertville-Station, QC 1,229 pop · 26.3 mi Jonquière, QC 54,842 pop · 27.1 mi Hébertville, QC 2,500 pop · 29.9 mi
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