Choose Country

Namur, QC

Quebec

Namur is a small town in Quebec with a population of 633. Residents earn $48,000 per year, which is 36% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
633 Population 29/sq mi density
$48,000 Median Income $28,000 per capita
$160,000 Home Value
$436 Median Rent 9.1% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$48,000 median income, 11.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $436/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,000
36% lower than US avg
Home Value $160,000
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.0%
94% lower than US avg
Median Rent $436
63% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.6%
222% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 27.6%
123% higher than US avg

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

People

Population633
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

D
Median Income$48,000
Per Capita$28,000
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty27.6%
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$436
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units275
Rent Burden9.1%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation699 ft (213 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.0%
High School+25.5%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute32 min

Is Namur a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Namur receives an overall livability score of 2.6 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. Namur has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Namur is $48,000, 36% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 27.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Namur is $160,000, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $436 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

2.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.5% have completed high school.

Namur has a population of 633 with a density of 29 people per square mile. The median age is 53.6 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

633
Total Population
2021 Census
29
People / sq mi
53.6yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
21.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Namur vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only8.7%
89% below US avg
Spanish89.7%
569% above US avg
Other Languages1.6%

Social Characteristics

Namur vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Namur is $48,000, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 27.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Namur vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,000
36% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.6%
222% above US avg
Poverty Rate27.6%
123% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.5 min
Drive Alone89.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home39.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Namur is $160,000, 43% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $436 (63% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$160,000
43% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$436
63% below US avg
Rent Burden9.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.8%
Renter-Occupied20.0%
Housing Units275

Property Tax

2.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.0%
94% below US avg
High School+25.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density29/sq mi
Total Area21.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.5 min
Drive Alone89.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home39.3%

Nearby Cities

Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, QC 6,121 pop · 10.8 mi Amherst, QC 1,728 pop · 11.1 mi Ripon, QC 1,735 pop · 11.4 mi Montpellier, QC 1,112 pop · 11.5 mi Saint-André-Avellin, QC 3,562 pop · 14.2 mi Brébeuf, QC 1,009 pop · 17.4 mi Lac-Simon, QC 1,057 pop · 20.0 mi Papineauville, QC 2,153 pop · 20.0 mi La Conception, QC 1,527 pop · 20.6 mi Plaisance, QC 1,129 pop · 22.1 mi Grenville-sur-la-Rouge, QC 2,883 pop · 22.5 mi L'Orignal, ON 1,450 pop · 22.6 mi Wentworth-Nord, QC 1,672 pop · 22.7 mi La Minerve, QC 1,421 pop · 24.2 mi
Compare Namur with another city: