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Les Méchins, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
995 Population 6/sq mi density
$44,800 Median Income $33,500 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$548 Median Rent 13.3% income on rent
34°F Avg Temperature 254 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$44,800 median income, 17.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $548/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Les Méchins, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,800
40% below
$33,500 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
65% below
Median Rent
$548/mo
53% below
13.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.3%
93% below
22.5% high school+
Unemployment
17.6%
389% above
25.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
34°F
254 sunny days/yr

How Les Méchins Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
35%
Rent
47%
Poverty
203%
Bachelor's
7%
Unemployment
489%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Les Méchins a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Les Méchins residents earn a median household income of $44,800 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,500. The unemployment rate stands at 17.6% (389% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Les Méchins is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $548/month, with 13.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

2.3% of adults in Les Méchins hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 22.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Les Méchins has an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population995
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

D
Median Income$44,800
Per Capita$33,500
Unemployment17.6%
Poverty25.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$644

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$548
Ownership81.3%
Housing Units535
Rent Burden13.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp34°F
Sunny Days254/yr
Rain44.9 in/yr
Elevation89 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+22.5%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute23 min