Median Income
$63,200
16% lower than US avg
Home Value
$150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
9.1%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$552
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment
8.4%
133% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.8%
5% lower than US avg
How Les Escoumins Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,794
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density17/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,200
Per Capita$40,920
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty11.8%
Commute19 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$552
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units855
Rent Burden7.0%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation26 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+19.5%
Graduate+2.0%
Is Les Escoumins a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Les Escoumins receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Les Escoumins offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Les Escoumins is $63,200, 16% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.4%, unemployment is notably high. 11.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Les Escoumins is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $552 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
9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.5% have completed high school.
Les Escoumins has a population of 1,794 with a density of 17 people per square mile. The median age is 54.8 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.7%).
Population
1,794
Total Population
2021 Census
54.8yrs
Median Age
41% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Les Escoumins vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Spanish | 98.6% |
| 636% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.4% |
Social Characteristics
Les Escoumins vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Les Escoumins is $63,200, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.
Income: Les Escoumins vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $63,200 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $40,920 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.4% |
| 133% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% |
| 5% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 18.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |
The median home value in Les Escoumins is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $552 (53% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $150,000 |
| 47% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $552 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 7.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 70.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.2% |
| Housing Units | 855 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Les Escoumins vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Les Escoumins vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 102.7 sq mi (265.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3519°N, 69.4072°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |