Riviere-Bleue, QC

Quebec

Riviere-Bleue is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,261. Residents earn $47,600 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,261 Population 19/sq mi density
$47,600 Median Income $32,600 per capita
$90,000 Home Value
$420 Median Rent 3.3% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$47,600 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $420/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,600
37% lower than US avg
Home Value $90,000
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.4%
93% lower than US avg
Median Rent $420
64% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.6%
167% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 21.8%
76% higher than US avg

How Riviere-Bleue Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,261
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$47,600
Per Capita$32,600
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty21.8%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$420
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units615
Rent Burden3.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation650 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.4%
High School+14.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Riviere-Bleue a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Riviere-Bleue receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Riviere-Bleue has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Riviere-Bleue is $47,600, 37% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 21.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Riviere-Bleue is $90,000, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $420 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 14.3% have completed high school.

Riviere-Bleue has a population of 1,261 with a density of 19 people per square mile. The median age is 57.6 years, 48% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

1,261
Total Population
2021 Census
19
People / sq mi
57.6yrs
Median Age
48% above US avg
67.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Riviere-Bleue vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.4%
99% below US avg
Spanish98.4%
634% above US avg
Other Languages1.2%

Social Characteristics

Riviere-Bleue vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Riviere-Bleue is $47,600, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Riviere-Bleue vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,600
37% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.6%
167% above US avg
Poverty Rate21.8%
76% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.3 min
Drive Alone90.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Riviere-Bleue is $90,000, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $420 (64% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,000
68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$420
64% below US avg
Rent Burden3.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.1%
Renter-Occupied29.3%
Housing Units615

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Riviere-Bleue vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Riviere-Bleue vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Area67.0 sq mi (173.4 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates47.4341°N, 69.0428°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
2.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.4%
93% below US avg
High School+14.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density19/sq mi
Total Area67.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.3 min
Drive Alone90.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.1%

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