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Otter Lake, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,041 Population 6/sq mi density
$49,600 Median Income $37,200 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$560 Median Rent 15.8% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 268 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$49,600 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $560/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Otter Lake, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,600
34% below
$37,200 per capita
Home Value
$180,000
36% below
Median Rent
$560/mo
52% below
15.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.6%
86% below
28.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
122% above
27.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
268 sunny days/yr

How Otter Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
64%
Rent
48%
Poverty
223%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
222%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Otter Lake a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Otter Lake residents earn a median household income of $49,600 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,200. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 32 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Otter Lake is $180,000 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $560/month, with 15.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

4.6% of adults in Otter Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 28.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Otter Lake has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,041
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

C
Median Income$49,600
Per Capita$37,200
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty27.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$715

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$560
Ownership80.2%
Housing Units480
Rent Burden15.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days268/yr
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation715 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+28.9%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute31 min

Did You Know?

23.2% work from home.