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Pointe-Fortune, QC

Quebec

Pointe-Fortune is a small town in Quebec with a population of 582. Residents earn $81,000 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
582 Population 186/sq mi density
$81,000 Median Income $38,600 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$300,000 home value
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,000
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.3%
81% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.8%
89% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.0%
13% higher than US avg

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

People

Population582
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density186/mi²
Male / Female54% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$81,000
Per Capita$38,600
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty14.0%
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units235
Rent Burden20.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation92 ft (28 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+26.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute35 min

Is Pointe-Fortune a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pointe-Fortune receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Pointe-Fortune offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pointe-Fortune is $81,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pointe-Fortune is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.3% have completed high school.

Pointe-Fortune has a population of 582 with a density of 186 people per square mile. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.1%).

Population

582
Total Population
186
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
3.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 45.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Pointe-Fortune vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only12.8%
84% below US avg
Spanish81.2%
506% above US avg
Other Languages6%

Social Characteristics

Pointe-Fortune vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pointe-Fortune is $81,000, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Pointe-Fortune vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,000
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$38,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.4 min
Drive Alone88.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Pointe-Fortune is $300,000, 6% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden20.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.2%
Renter-Occupied12.8%
Housing Units235

Property Tax

6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.3%
81% below US avg
High School+26.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density186/sq mi
Total Area3.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.4 min
Drive Alone88.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.6%

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