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Lavaltrie, QC

Quebec

Lavaltrie is a small city in Quebec with a population of 14,425. Residents earn $82,000 per year, which is 9% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
14,425 Population 548/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income $45,600 per capita
$280,000 Home Value
$890 Median Rent 13.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 233 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$280,000 home value, $890/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $82,000
9% higher than US avg
Home Value $280,000
1% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.3%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $890
23% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.1%
69% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.7%
38% lower than US avg

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

People

Population14,425
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density548/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B+
Median Income$82,000
Per Capita$45,600
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty7.7%
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$280,000
Rent$890
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units5,840
Rent Burden13.9%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain53.0 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+25.0%
Graduate+1.6%

Community

Commute32 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Lavaltrie a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lavaltrie receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Lavaltrie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lavaltrie is $82,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lavaltrie is $280,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $890 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lavaltrie experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches, including 77.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Lavaltrie has a population of 14,425 with a density of 548 people per square mile. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97%), with 1.7% Black.

Population

14,425
Total Population
2021 Census
548
People / sq mi
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
26.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Lavaltrie vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.3%
98% below US avg
Spanish95.7%
614% above US avg
Other Languages2.9%

Social Characteristics

Lavaltrie vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lavaltrie is $82,000, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Lavaltrie vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,000
9% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.7%
38% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.4 min
Drive Alone91.9%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home12.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Lavaltrie is $280,000, 1% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $890 (23% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$280,000
1% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$890
23% below US avg
Rent Burden13.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.9%
Renter-Occupied24.1%
Housing Units5,840

Property Tax

In Lavaltrie, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lavaltrie vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Lavaltrie has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.0 inches. The area enjoys 233 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.0 inches
39% above US avg
Snowfall77.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area26.3 sq mi (68.2 km²)
Population Density548/sq mi
Coordinates45.8834°N, 73.2825°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.3%
81% below US avg
High School+25.0%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density548/sq mi
Total Area26.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.4 min
Drive Alone91.9%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home12.9%

Nearby Cities

Contrecoeur, QC 9,480 pop · 3.3 mi Saint-Sulpice, QC 3,360 pop · 5.4 mi Saint-Joseph, QC 2,576 pop · 6.0 mi Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu, QC 2,573 pop · 6.0 mi Saint-Ours, QC 1,723 pop · 6.4 mi Lanoraie, QC 5,134 pop · 6.6 mi Verchères, QC 5,759 pop · 7.6 mi L'Assomption, QC 23,442 pop · 8.2 mi Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu, QC 1,738 pop · 8.9 mi Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, QC 2,339 pop · 9.4 mi Saint-Thomas, QC 3,496 pop · 9.8 mi L'Épiphanie, QC 8,883 pop · 9.9 mi Crabtree, QC 4,155 pop · 10.5 mi Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel, QC 2,457 pop · 10.7 mi
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