Median Income
$61,600
18% lower than US avg
Home Value
$150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
5.8%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$568
51% lower than US avg
Unemployment
14.3%
297% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
16.6%
34% higher than US avg
How Lamèque Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,301
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density272/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
C+
Median Income$61,600
Per Capita$39,800
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty16.6%
Commute19 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$568
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units580
Rent Burden11.3%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation16 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+22.7%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Lamèque a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Lamèque receives an overall livability score of 3.0 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. Lamèque offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Lamèque is $61,600, 18% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Lamèque is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $568 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.7% have completed high school.
Lamèque has a population of 1,301 with a density of 272 people per square mile. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%), with 2% Hispanic.
Population
1,301
Total Population
2021 Census
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 1.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Spanish | 96.2% |
| 618% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 2.7% |
The median household income in Lamèque is $61,600, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $61,600 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $39,800 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 14.3% |
| 297% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% |
| 34% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 18.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.1% |
The median home value in Lamèque is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $568 (51% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $150,000 |
| 47% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $568 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 11.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 75.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.0% |
| Housing Units | 580 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Lamèque vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 272/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7936°N, 64.6475°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |