Notre-Dame-des-Bois, QC

Quebec

Notre-Dame-des-Bois is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,028. Residents earn $53,600 per year, which is 29% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,028 Population 14/sq mi density
$53,600 Median Income $32,400 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$240 Median Rent 5.4% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$53,600 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $240/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,600
29% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.3%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $240
79% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.9%
175% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.0%
53% higher than US avg

How Notre-Dame-des-Bois Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,028
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$53,600
Per Capita$32,400
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty19.0%
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$240
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units470
Rent Burden5.4%

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+19.9%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute35 min

Is Notre-Dame-des-Bois a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Notre-Dame-des-Bois receives an overall livability score of 2.9 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. Notre-Dame-des-Bois has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Notre-Dame-des-Bois is $53,600, 29% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 19.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Notre-Dame-des-Bois is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $240 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.9% have completed high school.

Notre-Dame-des-Bois has a population of 1,028 with a density of 14 people per square mile. The median age is 51.6 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.5%).

Population

1,028
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
74.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.9%
Female 44.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Notre-Dame-des-Bois vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.9%
98% below US avg
Spanish94.7%
606% above US avg
Other Languages3.4%

Social Characteristics

Notre-Dame-des-Bois vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Notre-Dame-des-Bois is $53,600, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Notre-Dame-des-Bois vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,600
29% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.9%
175% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.0%
53% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.9 min
Drive Alone90.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Notre-Dame-des-Bois is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $240 (79% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$240
79% below US avg
Rent Burden5.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.1%
Renter-Occupied14.9%
Housing Units470

Property Tax

5.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.3%
84% below US avg
High School+19.9%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density14/sq mi
Total Area74.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.9 min
Drive Alone90.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.1%

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