Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré, QC

Quebec

Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré is a small town in Quebec with a population of 3,780. Residents earn $70,500 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,780 Population 81/sq mi density
$70,500 Median Income $44,840 per capita
$276,000 Home Value
$740 Median Rent 12.9% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$70,500 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$276,000 home value, $740/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,500
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $276,000
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.2%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent $740
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.0%
178% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.3%
9% lower than US avg

How Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,780
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$44,840
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty11.3%
Commute25 min

Housing

A
Home Value$276,000
Rent$740
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,795
Rent Burden12.9%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+21.0%
Graduate+2.7%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré is $70,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.0%, unemployment is notably high. 11.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré is $276,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $740 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.0% have completed high school.

Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré has a population of 3,780 with a density of 81 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%).

Population

3,780
Total Population
81
People / sq mi
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
46.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only3.7%
95% below US avg
Spanish93.3%
596% above US avg
Other Languages3.1%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré is $70,500, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,500
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,840

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.0%
178% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.3%
9% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Drive Alone88.8%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home14.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré is $276,000, 2% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $740 (36% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$276,000
2% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$740
36% below US avg
Rent Burden12.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.1%
Renter-Occupied25.6%
Housing Units1,795

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area46.4 sq mi (120.2 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.2%
73% below US avg
High School+21.0%
Graduate Degree+2.7%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density81/sq mi
Total Area46.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Drive Alone88.8%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home14.7%

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