Pointe-des-Cascades, QC

Quebec

Pointe-des-Cascades is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,775. Residents earn $88,000 per year, which is 17% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,775 Population 1,675/sq mi density
$88,000 Median Income $48,600 per capita
$360,000 Home Value
$930 Median Rent 18.2% 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
$88,000 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$360,000 home value, $930/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,000
17% higher than US avg
Home Value $360,000
28% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.7%
53% lower than US avg
Median Rent $930
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.9%
64% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.7%
38% lower than US avg

How Pointe-des-Cascades Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,775
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,675/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A
Median Income$88,000
Per Capita$48,600
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty7.7%
Commute32 min

Housing

A
Home Value$360,000
Rent$930
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units745
Rent Burden18.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+21.5%
Graduate+3.7%

Community

Commute32 min

Is Pointe-des-Cascades a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pointe-des-Cascades 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. Pointe-des-Cascades offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pointe-des-Cascades is $88,000, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pointe-des-Cascades is $360,000, 28% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.5% have completed high school.

Pointe-des-Cascades has a population of 1,775 with a density of 1,675 people per square mile. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.3%), with 10.2% Black, 2.3% Asian.

Population

1,775
Total Population
1,675
People / sq mi
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Pointe-des-Cascades vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only13.0%
83% below US avg
Spanish74.9%
459% above US avg
Other Languages12.1%

Social Characteristics

Pointe-des-Cascades vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pointe-des-Cascades is $88,000, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Pointe-des-Cascades vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,000
17% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.7%
38% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.6 min
Drive Alone90.9%
Public Transit3.9%
Work from Home25.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Pointe-des-Cascades is $360,000, 28% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $930 (20% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$360,000
28% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$930
20% below US avg
Rent Burden18.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.8%
Renter-Occupied26.2%
Housing Units745

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Pointe-des-Cascades vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Pointe-des-Cascades vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density1,675/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.7%
53% below US avg
High School+21.5%
Graduate Degree+3.7%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,675/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.6 min
Drive Alone90.9%
Public Transit3.9%
Work from Home25.3%

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