Perce, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,095 Population 19/sq mi density
$56,400 Median Income $38,920 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$500 Median Rent 5.5% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$56,400 median income, 16.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $500/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Perce, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,400
25% below
$38,920 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Median Rent
$500/mo
57% below
5.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
81% below
21.6% high school+
Unemployment
16.7%
364% above
18.1% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
37°F

How Perce Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
53%
Rent
43%
Poverty
146%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
464%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Perce a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Perce residents earn a median household income of $56,400 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,920. The unemployment rate stands at 16.7% (364% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 96 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Perce is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $500/month, with 5.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.5% of adults in Perce hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 21.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Perce has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,095
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

C
Median Income$56,400
Per Capita$38,920
Unemployment16.7%
Poverty18.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$748

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$500
Ownership79.7%
Housing Units1,550
Rent Burden5.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation259 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+21.6%
Graduate+3.5%

Community

Commute23 min