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Québec, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

3.2 /5.0
B Good
549,459 Population 3,146/sq mi density
$70,500 Median Income $49,800 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$830 Median Rent 16.1% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$70,500 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $830/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.6 / 5.0
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Québec, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,500
6% below
$49,800 per capita
Home Value
$300,000
6% above
Median Rent
$830/mo
29% below
16.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
49% below
20.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
10.5% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
249 sunny days/yr

How Québec Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Québec's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
94%
Home Value
106%
Rent
71%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Québec a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Québec residents earn a median household income of $70,500 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,800. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 550 business establishments, including 270 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Québec is $300,000 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $830/month, with 16.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

17.3% of adults in Québec hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 20.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Québec has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population549,459
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density3,146/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$49,800
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty10.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A
Home Value$300,000
Rent$830
Ownership51.2%
Housing Units265,715
Rent Burden16.1%

Crime

C+
Property46/100K
Burglary6/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain56.4 in/yr
Elevation180 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+20.2%
Graduate+9.5%

Community

Commute23 min

Did You Know?

10.8% of residents use public transit to commute.
35.5% work from home.
There are 270 restaurants in the area.