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Petit-Saguenay, QC

Quebec

Petit-Saguenay is a small town in Quebec with a population of 600. Residents earn $51,600 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
600 Population 5/sq mi density
$51,600 Median Income $31,700 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$324 Median Rent 5.3% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$51,600 median income, 14.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $324/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,600
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.9%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $324
72% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.5%
303% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 25.6%
106% higher than US avg

How Petit-Saguenay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population600
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

D
Median Income$51,600
Per Capita$31,700
Unemployment14.5%
Poverty25.6%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$324
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units305
Rent Burden5.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation59 ft (18 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+25.4%
Graduate+1.8%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Petit-Saguenay a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Petit-Saguenay receives an overall livability score of 2.8 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. Petit-Saguenay has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Petit-Saguenay is $51,600, 31% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 25.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Petit-Saguenay is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $324 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.4% have completed high school.

Petit-Saguenay has a population of 600 with a density of 5 people per square mile. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%).

Population

600
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
127.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Petit-Saguenay vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish98.3%
634% above US avg
Other Languages1.7%

Social Characteristics

Petit-Saguenay vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Petit-Saguenay is $51,600, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Petit-Saguenay vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,600
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.5%
303% above US avg
Poverty Rate25.6%
106% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.6 min
Drive Alone75.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Petit-Saguenay is $100,000, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $324 (72% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$324
72% below US avg
Rent Burden5.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.6%
Renter-Occupied16.4%
Housing Units305

Property Tax

7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.9%
77% below US avg
High School+25.4%
Graduate Degree+1.8%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density5/sq mi
Total Area127.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.6 min
Drive Alone75.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.0%

Nearby Cities

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