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Pike River, QC

Quebec

Pike River is a small town in Quebec with a population of 503. Residents earn $72,500 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
503 Population 32/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $35,600 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 11.9% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $800/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,500
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.5%
90% lower than US avg
Median Rent $800
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.3%
19% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.6%
6% lower than US avg

How Pike River Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population503
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density32/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$35,600
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty11.6%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units220
Rent Burden11.9%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation115 ft (35 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.5%
High School+27.6%
Graduate+5.8%

Community

Commute23 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Pike River a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pike River receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Pike River offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pike River is $72,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pike River is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $800 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

3.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Pike River has a population of 503 with a density of 32 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 (100%).

Population

503
Total Population
32
People / sq mi
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
15.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Pike River vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only10.0%
87% below US avg
Spanish83.0%
519% above US avg
Other Languages7%

Social Characteristics

Pike River vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pike River is $72,500, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Pike River vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,500
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.6%
6% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.7 min
Drive Alone87.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Pike River is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$800
31% below US avg
Rent Burden11.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.8%
Renter-Occupied18.2%
Housing Units220

Property Tax

In Pike River, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pike River vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

3.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.5%
90% below US avg
High School+27.6%
Graduate Degree+5.8%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density32/sq mi
Total Area15.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.7 min
Drive Alone87.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.4%

Nearby Cities

Venise-en-Québec, QC 1,899 pop · 4.1 mi Henryville, QC 1,497 pop · 6.1 mi Saint-Armand, QC 1,228 pop · 6.3 mi Saint-Georges-de-Clarenceville, QC 1,154 pop · 9.6 mi Sainte-Anne-de-Sabrevois, QC 2,143 pop · 9.8 mi Saint-Paul-de-l'Île-aux-Noix, QC 2,141 pop · 10.2 mi Noyan, QC 1,418 pop · 11.9 mi Farnham, QC 10,149 pop · 11.9 mi Frelighsburg, QC 1,123 pop · 12.2 mi Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu, QC 2,092 pop · 12.3 mi Sainte-Croix, QC 2,529 pop · 13.1 mi Dunham, QC 3,599 pop · 13.2 mi Swanton, VT 2,732 pop · 13.9 mi Brigham, QC 2,282 pop · 13.9 mi
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