Manseau, QC

Quebec

Manseau is a small town in Quebec with a population of 807. Residents earn $49,200 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
807 Population 20/sq mi density
$49,200 Median Income $30,950 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$516 Median Rent 10.7% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$49,200 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $516/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,200
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.2%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $516
56% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.5%
164% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 25.8%
108% higher than US avg

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

People

Population807
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density20/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

D
Median Income$49,200
Per Capita$30,950
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty25.8%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$516
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units385
Rent Burden10.7%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation315 ft (96 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+25.2%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Manseau a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Manseau 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. Manseau has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Manseau is $49,200, 35% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 25.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Manseau is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $516 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.2% have completed high school.

Manseau has a population of 807 with a density of 20 people per square mile. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.7%).

Population

807
Total Population
20
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
40.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Manseau vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish98.8%
637% above US avg
Other Languages1.2%

Social Characteristics

Manseau vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Manseau is $49,200, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Manseau vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,200
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,950

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.5%
164% above US avg
Poverty Rate25.8%
108% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.8 min
Drive Alone92.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Manseau is $100,000, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $516 (56% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$516
56% below US avg
Rent Burden10.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.3%
Renter-Occupied10.4%
Housing Units385

Property Tax

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+25.2%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density20/sq mi
Total Area40.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.8 min
Drive Alone92.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.0%

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