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Les Hauteurs, QC

Quebec

Les Hauteurs is a small town in Quebec with a population of 485. Residents earn $49,600 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
485 Population 12/sq mi density
$49,600 Median Income $27,700 per capita
$75,000 Home Value
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$49,600 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,600
34% lower than US avg
Home Value $75,000
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.4%
161% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 22.0%
77% higher than US avg

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

People

Population485
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$49,600
Per Capita$27,700
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty22.0%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units200
Rent Burden16.7%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,243 ft (379 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+23.9%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Les Hauteurs a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Les Hauteurs 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, below-average incomes. Les Hauteurs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Les Hauteurs is $49,600, 34% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 22.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Les Hauteurs is $75,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.9% have completed high school.

Les Hauteurs has a population of 485 with a density of 12 people per square mile. The median age is 45.6 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

485
Total Population
12
People / sq mi
45.6yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
39.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.7%
Female 43.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Les Hauteurs vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish99.0%
639% above US avg
Other Languages1%

Social Characteristics

Les Hauteurs vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Les Hauteurs is $49,600, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Les Hauteurs vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,600
34% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.4%
161% above US avg
Poverty Rate22.0%
77% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.0 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home31.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Les Hauteurs is $75,000, 73% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$75,000
73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden16.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.0%
Renter-Occupied20.0%
Housing Units200

Property Tax

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+23.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density12/sq mi
Total Area39.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.0 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home31.8%

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