Senneterre, QC

Quebec

Senneterre is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,202. Residents earn $74,500 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,202 Population 5/sq mi density
$74,500 Median Income $49,400 per capita
$192,000 Home Value
$552 Median Rent 6.3% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$74,500 median income, 13.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,000 home value, $552/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,500
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $192,000
32% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.4%
93% lower than US avg
Median Rent $552
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.1%
264% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.4%
8% lower than US avg

How Senneterre Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,202
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female53% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$74,500
Per Capita$49,400
Unemployment13.1%
Poverty11.4%
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$192,000
Rent$552
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units560
Rent Burden6.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.4%
High School+20.0%
Graduate+1.0%

Community

Commute32 min

Is Senneterre a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Senneterre receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Senneterre offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Senneterre is $74,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 13.1%, unemployment is notably high. 11.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Senneterre is $192,000, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $552 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.0% have completed high school.

Senneterre has a population of 1,202 with a density of 5 people per square mile. The median age is 55.2 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

1,202
Total Population
2021 Census
5
People / sq mi
55.2yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
218.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Senneterre vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.8%
99% below US avg
Spanish97.9%
631% above US avg
Other Languages1.3%

Social Characteristics

Senneterre vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Senneterre is $74,500, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Senneterre vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,500
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$49,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.1%
264% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.4%
8% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.6 min
Drive Alone92.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Senneterre is $192,000, 32% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $552 (53% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$192,000
32% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$552
53% below US avg
Rent Burden6.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.4%
Renter-Occupied10.7%
Housing Units560

Property Tax

2.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.4%
93% below US avg
High School+20.0%
Graduate Degree+1.0%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density5/sq mi
Total Area218.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.6 min
Drive Alone92.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.0%

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