Price, QC

Quebec

Price is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,729. Residents earn $58,000 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,729 Population 1,784/sq mi density
$58,000 Median Income $35,760 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$552 Median Rent 9.9% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$58,000 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $552/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,000
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.8%
89% lower than US avg
Median Rent $552
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.3%
75% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.0%
53% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,729
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density1,784/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$58,000
Per Capita$35,760
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty19.0%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$552
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units760
Rent Burden9.9%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+23.2%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Price a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Price 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, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Price offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Price is $58,000, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 19.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Price is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $552 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.2% have completed high school.

Price has a population of 1,729 with a density of 1,784 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

1,729
Total Population
1,784
People / sq mi
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Price vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.6%
99% below US avg
Spanish99.1%
640% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Price vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Price is $58,000, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Price vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,000
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,760

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.3%
75% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.0%
53% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.7 min
Drive Alone86.3%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home8.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Price is $100,000, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $552 (53% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$552
53% below US avg
Rent Burden9.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.3%
Renter-Occupied20.4%
Housing Units760

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density1,784/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
3.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.8%
89% below US avg
High School+23.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,784/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.7 min
Drive Alone86.3%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home8.1%

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