Preissac, QC

Quebec

Preissac is a small town in Quebec with a population of 914. Residents earn $100,000 per year, which is 33% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
914 Population 6/sq mi density
$100,000 Median Income $62,800 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$100,000 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,000 home value
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $100,000
33% higher than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.6%
84% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.8%
61% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.0%
52% lower than US avg

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

People

Population914
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$100,000
Per Capita$62,800
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty6.0%
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units430
Rent Burden7.1%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation968 ft (295 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+15.4%
Graduate+2.5%

Community

Commute36 min

Is Preissac a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Preissac receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Preissac offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Preissac is $100,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Preissac among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Preissac is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 15.4% have completed high school.

Preissac has a population of 914 with a density of 6 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

914
Total Population
2021 Census
6
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
163.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53%
Female 47%

Race & Ethnicity

Preissac vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.1%
99% below US avg
Spanish97.8%
630% above US avg
Other Languages1.1%

Social Characteristics

Preissac vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Preissac is $100,000, which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Preissac vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$100,000
33% above US avg
Per Capita Income$62,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.0%
52% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.7 min
Drive Alone91.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Preissac is $250,000, 11% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden7.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.9%
Renter-Occupied8.1%
Housing Units430

Property Tax

5.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.6%
84% below US avg
High School+15.4%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density6/sq mi
Total Area163.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.7 min
Drive Alone91.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.7%

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