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Laval, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

3.1 /5.0
B Good
438,366 Population 4,613/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $48,520 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$910 Median Rent 17.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 238 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $910/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Laval, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,000
13% above
$48,520 per capita
Home Value
$400,000
42% above
Median Rent
$910/mo
22% below
17.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
52% below
22.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
139% above
8.7% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
238 sunny days/yr

How Laval Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
113%
Home Value
142%
Rent
78%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
239%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Laval a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Laval residents earn a median household income of $85,000 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,520. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 480 business establishments, including 266 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Laval is $400,000 , 42% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $910/month, with 17.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

16.2% of adults in Laval hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 22.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Laval has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population438,366
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density4,613/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B+
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$48,520
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty8.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$933

Housing

A
Home Value$400,000
Rent$910
Ownership66.6%
Housing Units169,785
Rent Burden17.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days238/yr
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation121 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+22.1%
Graduate+5.9%

Community

Commute30 min

Did You Know?

11.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
29.6% work from home.
There are 266 restaurants in the area.