Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, QC

Quebec

Petite-Rivière-Saint-François is a small town in Quebec with a population of 953. Residents earn $87,000 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
953 Population 18/sq mi density
$87,000 Median Income $52,300 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$700 Median Rent 10.5% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$87,000 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $700/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,000
16% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.2%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $700
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.6%
56% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.4%
32% lower than US avg

How Petite-Rivière-Saint-François Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population953
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female53% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$87,000
Per Capita$52,300
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty8.4%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$700
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units425
Rent Burden10.5%

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+21.7%
Graduate+4.8%

Community

Commute30 min

Is Petite-Rivière-Saint-François a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Petite-Rivière-Saint-François offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François is $87,000, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.7% have completed high school.

Petite-Rivière-Saint-François has a population of 953 with a density of 18 people per square mile. The median age is 56.4 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.5%).

Population

953
Total Population
18
People / sq mi
56.4yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
51.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Petite-Rivière-Saint-François vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.5%
99% below US avg
Spanish97.9%
631% above US avg
Other Languages1.6%

Social Characteristics

Petite-Rivière-Saint-François vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François is $87,000, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Petite-Rivière-Saint-François vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,000
16% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,300

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.6%
56% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.4%
32% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.3 min
Drive Alone84.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home33.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $700 (40% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$700
40% below US avg
Rent Burden10.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.0%
Renter-Occupied20.0%
Housing Units425

Property Tax

10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.2%
70% below US avg
High School+21.7%
Graduate Degree+4.8%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density18/sq mi
Total Area51.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.3 min
Drive Alone84.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home33.3%

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