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Saint-Damase-de-L'Islet, QC

Quebec

Saint-Damase-de-L'Islet is a small town in Quebec with a population of 563. Residents earn $59,600 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
563 Population 6/sq mi density
$59,600 Median Income $35,400 per capita
$110,000 Home Value
$600 Median Rent 7.3% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$59,600 median income, 13.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, $600/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,600
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $110,000
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.9%
91% lower than US avg
Median Rent $600
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.3%
269% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.8%
35% higher than US avg

How Saint-Damase-de-L'Islet Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population563
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$59,600
Per Capita$35,400
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty16.8%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent$600
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units280
Rent Burden7.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation846 ft (258 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+20.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Saint-Damase-de-L'Islet a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Damase-de-L'Islet receives an overall livability score of 2.9 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. Saint-Damase-de-L'Islet has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Damase-de-L'Islet is $59,600, 21% below the national average of $75,149. At 13.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Damase-de-L'Islet is $110,000, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $600 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.6% have completed high school.

Saint-Damase-de-L'Islet has a population of 563 with a density of 6 people per square mile. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

563
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
95.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Damase-de-L'Islet vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish100.0%
646% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Saint-Damase-de-L'Islet vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Damase-de-L'Islet is $59,600, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Saint-Damase-de-L'Islet vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,600
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.3%
269% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.8%
35% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.0 min
Drive Alone84.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Damase-de-L'Islet is $110,000, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $600 (48% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,000
61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$600
48% below US avg
Rent Burden7.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.7%
Renter-Occupied14.3%
Housing Units280

Property Tax

2.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.9%
91% below US avg
High School+20.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density6/sq mi
Total Area95.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.0 min
Drive Alone84.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.5%

Nearby Cities

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