Portneuf, QC

Quebec

Portneuf is a small town in Quebec with a population of 3,329. Residents earn $64,000 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,329 Population 79/sq mi density
$64,000 Median Income $42,400 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$620 Median Rent 8.4% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$64,000 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $620/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,000
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.4%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $620
47% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.8%
89% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.4%
8% higher than US avg

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

People

Population3,329
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$64,000
Per Capita$42,400
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty13.4%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$620
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,610
Rent Burden8.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation49 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+28.3%
Graduate+0.9%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Portneuf a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Portneuf receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Portneuf offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Portneuf is $64,000, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Portneuf is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $620 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.3% have completed high school.

Portneuf has a population of 3,329 with a density of 79 people per square mile. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.2%), with 1.2% Hispanic.

Population

3,329
Total Population
2021 Census
79
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
42.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Portneuf vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.4%
98% below US avg
Spanish96.6%
621% above US avg
Other Languages2.1%

Social Characteristics

Portneuf vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Portneuf is $64,000, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Portneuf vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,000
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.4%
8% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.1 min
Drive Alone89.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Portneuf is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $620 (47% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$620
47% below US avg
Rent Burden8.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.1%
Renter-Occupied23.6%
Housing Units1,610

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Portneuf vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Portneuf vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area42.1 sq mi (109.1 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates46.6906°N, 71.8901°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.4%
81% below US avg
High School+28.3%
Graduate Degree+0.9%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density79/sq mi
Total Area42.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.1 min
Drive Alone89.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.8%

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