Louiseville, QC

Quebec

Louiseville is a small city in Quebec with a population of 7,340. Residents earn $47,600 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,340 Population 304/sq mi density
$47,600 Median Income $35,360 per capita
$176,000 Home Value
$572 Median Rent 14.6% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$47,600 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$176,000 home value, $572/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,600
37% lower than US avg
Home Value $176,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.2%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $572
51% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.6%
111% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 22.4%
81% higher than US avg

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

People

Population7,340
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density304/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

C
Median Income$47,600
Per Capita$35,360
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty22.4%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,000
Rent$572
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,660
Rent Burden14.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation75 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+28.1%
Graduate+0.8%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Louiseville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Louiseville receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Louiseville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Louiseville is $47,600, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 22.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Louiseville is $176,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $572 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.1% have completed high school.

Louiseville has a population of 7,340 with a density of 304 people per square mile. The median age is 57.6 years, 48% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.9%), with 1.8% Hispanic.

Population

7,340
Total Population
2021 Census
304
People / sq mi
57.6yrs
Median Age
48% above US avg
24.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Louiseville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.7%
99% below US avg
Spanish96.9%
623% above US avg
Other Languages2.4%

Social Characteristics

Louiseville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Louiseville is $47,600, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Louiseville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,600
37% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,360

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.6%
111% above US avg
Poverty Rate22.4%
81% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.2 min
Drive Alone81.6%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home13.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Louiseville is $176,000, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $572 (51% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$176,000
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$572
51% below US avg
Rent Burden14.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied48.4%
Renter-Occupied51.5%
Housing Units3,660

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Louiseville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area24.2 sq mi (62.6 km²)
Population Density304/sq mi
Coordinates46.2559°N, 72.9415°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.2%
85% below US avg
High School+28.1%
Graduate Degree+0.8%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density304/sq mi
Total Area24.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.2 min
Drive Alone81.6%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home13.5%

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