Normétal, QC

Quebec

Normétal is a small town in Quebec with a population of 778. Residents earn $56,000 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
778 Population 37/sq mi density
$56,000 Median Income $45,200 per capita
$80,000 Home Value
$400 Median Rent 6.9% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$56,000 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $400/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,000
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $80,000
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $400
66% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.7%
58% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 22.4%
81% higher than US avg

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

People

Population778
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density37/mi²
Male / Female51% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,000
Per Capita$45,200
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty22.4%
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$400
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units360
Rent Burden6.9%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,158 ft (353 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+15.8%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute36 min

Is Normétal a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Normétal receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Normétal offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Normétal is $56,000, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% 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 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Normétal is $80,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $400 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 15.8% have completed high school.

Normétal has a population of 778 with a density of 37 people per square mile. The median age is 46.4 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).

Population

778
Total Population
2021 Census
37
People / sq mi
46.4yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
21.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Normétal vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.6%
99% below US avg
Spanish96.2%
618% above US avg
Other Languages3.2%

Social Characteristics

Normétal vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Normétal is $56,000, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Normétal vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,000
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above US avg
Poverty Rate22.4%
81% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.1 min
Drive Alone73.3%
Public Transit8.3%
Work from Home8.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Normétal is $80,000, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $400 (66% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,000
72% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$400
66% below US avg
Rent Burden6.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.1%
Renter-Occupied31.9%
Housing Units360

Property Tax

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+15.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density37/sq mi
Total Area21.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.1 min
Drive Alone73.3%
Public Transit8.3%
Work from Home8.3%

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