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Rivière-à-Pierre, QC

Quebec

Rivière-à-Pierre is a small town in Quebec with a population of 625. Residents earn $54,000 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
625 Population 3/sq mi density
$54,000 Median Income $42,400 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$54,000 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$180,000 home value
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,000
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $180,000
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.7%
92% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.4%
50% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.6%
42% higher than US avg

How Rivière-à-Pierre Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population625
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female55% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,000
Per Capita$42,400
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty17.6%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units325
Rent Burden9.2%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation696 ft (212 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.7%
High School+23.9%
Graduate+3.5%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Rivière-à-Pierre a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rivière-à-Pierre 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. Rivière-à-Pierre offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rivière-à-Pierre is $54,000, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 17.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rivière-à-Pierre is $180,000, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

2.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.9% have completed high school.

Rivière-à-Pierre has a population of 625 with a density of 3 people per square mile. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

625
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
199.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.2%
Female 44%

Race & Ethnicity

Rivière-à-Pierre vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.8%
99% below US avg
Spanish98.4%
634% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Rivière-à-Pierre vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rivière-à-Pierre is $54,000, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Rivière-à-Pierre vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,000
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.6%
42% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.8 min
Drive Alone86.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home23.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Rivière-à-Pierre is $180,000, 36% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,000
36% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden9.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.7%
Renter-Occupied10.8%
Housing Units325

Property Tax

2.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.7%
92% below US avg
High School+23.9%
Graduate Degree+3.5%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density3/sq mi
Total Area199.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.8 min
Drive Alone86.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home23.3%

Nearby Cities

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