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Saint-Juste-du-Lac, QC

Quebec

Saint-Juste-du-Lac is a small town in Quebec with a population of 543. Residents earn $51,600 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
543 Population 9/sq mi density
$51,600 Median Income $33,200 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$280 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$51,600 median income, 12.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $280/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,600
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.1%
88% lower than US avg
Median Rent $280
76% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.8%
256% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.4%
65% higher than US avg

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

People

Population543
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C
Median Income$51,600
Per Capita$33,200
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty20.4%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$280
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units265
Rent Burden0.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+29.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Saint-Juste-du-Lac a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Juste-du-Lac receives an overall livability score of 2.8 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-Juste-du-Lac has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Juste-du-Lac is $51,600, 31% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Juste-du-Lac is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $280 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

4.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.6% have completed high school.

Saint-Juste-du-Lac has a population of 543 with a density of 9 people per square mile. The median age is 56.8 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.2%).

Population

543
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
56.8yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
64.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Juste-du-Lac vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.9%
99% below US avg
Spanish97.3%
626% above US avg
Other Languages1.8%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Juste-du-Lac vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Juste-du-Lac is $51,600, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Saint-Juste-du-Lac vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,600
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.8%
256% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.4%
65% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.5 min
Drive Alone91.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Juste-du-Lac is $100,000, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $280 (76% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$280
76% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.8%
Renter-Occupied15.1%
Housing Units265

Property Tax

4.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.1%
88% below US avg
High School+29.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density9/sq mi
Total Area64.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.5 min
Drive Alone91.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.8%

Nearby Cities

Cabano, QC 3,199 pop · 6.1 mi Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac, QC 5,054 pop · 6.4 mi Dégelis, QC 2,884 pop · 9.0 mi Saint-Louis-du-Ha Ha, QC 1,311 pop · 10.4 mi Saint-Michel-du-Squatec, QC 1,076 pop · 15.7 mi Riviere-Bleue, QC 1,261 pop · 20.3 mi Saint-Cyprien, QC 1,078 pop · 20.7 mi Saint-Hubert-de-Rivière-du-Loup, QC 1,412 pop · 21.4 mi Saint-Jacques, NB 1,652 pop · 22.9 mi Pohénégamook, QC 2,481 pop · 25.7 mi Saint-Jean-de-Dieu, QC 1,651 pop · 27.7 mi Haut-Madawaska, NB 3,720 pop · 27.7 mi Edmundston, NB 16,437 pop · 27.9 mi Fort Kent, ME 2,453 pop · 28.9 mi
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