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Low, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,020 Population 10/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $42,600 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$795 Median Rent 4.1% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $795/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Low, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,500
10% below
$42,600 per capita
Home Value
$180,000
36% below
Median Rent
$795/mo
32% below
4.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
83% below
37.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
236% above
13.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
263 sunny days/yr

How Low Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
64%
Rent
68%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
336%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Low a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Low residents earn a median household income of $67,500 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,600. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 32 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Low is $180,000 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $795/month, with 4.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

5.7% of adults in Low hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 37.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Low has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,020
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

C+
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$42,600
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty13.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$819

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$795
Ownership86.9%
Housing Units495
Rent Burden4.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days263/yr
Rain40.2 in/yr
Elevation413 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+37.5%
Graduate+2.8%

Community

Commute45 min

Did You Know?

49.2% work from home.