Median Income
$66,000
12% lower than US avg
Home Value
$224,000
21% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
15.3%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$685
41% lower than US avg
Unemployment
7.6%
111% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.3%
1% lower than US avg
How Rimouski Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population48,935
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density374/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,000
Per Capita$46,080
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty12.3%
Commute17 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$224,000
Rent$685
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units23,470
Rent Burden12.5%
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
AQIN/A
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation75 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+21.0%
Graduate+6.7%
Is Rimouski a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Rimouski receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Rimouski offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Rimouski is $66,000, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Rimouski is $224,000, 21% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $685 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.0% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Rimouski has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 92.1 inches of snow.
Rimouski has a population of 48,935 with a density of 374 people per square mile. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.5%), with 1.3% Black.
Population
48,935
Total Population
2021 Census
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 0.8% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Spanish | 97.2% |
| 625% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 2.1% |
The median household income in Rimouski is $66,000, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $66,000 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $46,080 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.6% |
| 111% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% |
| 1% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 17.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% |
| Work from Home | 21.4% |
The median home value in Rimouski is $224,000, 21% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $685 (41% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $224,000 |
| 21% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $685 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 12.5% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 61.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.4% |
| Housing Units | 23,470 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Rimouski vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Rimouski vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Rimouski has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.6 inches.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 45.6 inches |
| 20% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 92.1 inches/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 130.9 sq mi (339.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 374/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4488°N, 68.5240°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |