Port-Daniel--Gascons, QC

Quebec

Port-Daniel--Gascons is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,271. Residents earn $59,200 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,271 Population 20/sq mi density
$59,200 Median Income $37,640 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$460 Median Rent 7.5% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$59,200 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $460/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,200
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.2%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $460
60% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.3%
186% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.1%
30% higher than US avg

How Port-Daniel--Gascons Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,271
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density20/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$59,200
Per Capita$37,640
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty16.1%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$460
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,075
Rent Burden7.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+20.5%
Graduate+0.5%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Port-Daniel--Gascons a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Port-Daniel--Gascons receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Port-Daniel--Gascons offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Port-Daniel--Gascons is $59,200, 21% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Port-Daniel--Gascons is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $460 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.5% have completed high school.

Port-Daniel--Gascons has a population of 2,271 with a density of 20 people per square mile. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.8%).

Population

2,271
Total Population
20
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
115.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Port-Daniel--Gascons vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only12.6%
84% below US avg
Spanish86.6%
546% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Port-Daniel--Gascons vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Port-Daniel--Gascons is $59,200, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Port-Daniel--Gascons vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,200
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,640

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.3%
186% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.1%
30% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.8 min
Drive Alone89.2%
Public Transit1.4%
Work from Home18.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Port-Daniel--Gascons is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $460 (60% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$460
60% below US avg
Rent Burden7.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.0%
Renter-Occupied26.5%
Housing Units1,075

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Port-Daniel--Gascons vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Port-Daniel--Gascons vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area115.9 sq mi (300.3 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.2%
85% below US avg
High School+20.5%
Graduate Degree+0.5%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density20/sq mi
Total Area115.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.8 min
Drive Alone89.2%
Public Transit1.4%
Work from Home18.2%

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