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%
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+21.0%
Graduate+2.7%
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
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 3.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Spanish | 93.3% |
| 596% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 3.1% |
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.
Income
| Median HH Income | $70,500 |
| 6% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $44,840 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.0% |
| 178% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% |
| 9% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% |
| Work from Home | 14.7% |
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 Values
| Census Median | $276,000 |
| 2% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $740 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 12.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 74.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.6% |
| Housing Units | 1,795 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 46.4 sq mi (120.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |