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Rivière-Rouge, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,631 Population 27/sq mi density
$54,000 Median Income $37,200 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$576 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$54,000 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $576/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Rivière-Rouge, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,000
28% below
$37,200 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Median Rent
$576/mo
50% below
14.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
82% below
23.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
144% above
19.3% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
262 sunny days/yr

How Rivière-Rouge Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
71%
Rent
50%
Poverty
156%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
244%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rivière-Rouge a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rivière-Rouge residents earn a median household income of $54,000 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,200. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 144 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rivière-Rouge is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $576/month, with 14.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.1% of adults in Rivière-Rouge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 23.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Rivière-Rouge has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,631
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density27/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

C
Median Income$54,000
Per Capita$37,200
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty19.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$715

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$576
Ownership69.5%
Housing Units2,325
Rent Burden14.2%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days262/yr
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation794 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+23.9%
Graduate+1.6%

Community

Commute26 min