Shawinigan, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

49,620 Population 176/sq mi density

$53,600 Median Income $38,760 per capita

$150,000 Home Value

$532 Median Rent 14.0% income on rent

43°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$53,600 median income, 7.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$150,000 home value, $532/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.7 / 5.0

8.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Shawinigan, QC

At a Glance

Median Income

$53,600

29% below

$38,760 per capita

Home Value

$150,000

47% below

Median Rent

$532/mo

54% below

14.0% of income on rent

Bachelor's Degree+

8.2%

76% below

24.0% high school+

Unemployment

7.5%

108% above

18.7% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

43°F

259 sunny days/yr

How Shawinigan Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Shawinigan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income

71%

Home Value

53%

Rent

46%

Poverty

151%

Bachelor's

24%

Unemployment

208%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shawinigan a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.9 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shawinigan residents earn a median household income of $53,600 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,760. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,538 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shawinigan is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $532/month, with 14.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

8.2% of adults in Shawinigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 24.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Shawinigan has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population49,620

Median Age54.4 yrs

Density176/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

C+

Median Income$53,600

Per Capita$38,760

Unemployment7.5%

Poverty18.7%

Avg Weekly Wage$745

Housing

A+

Home Value$150,000

Rent$532

Ownership56.4%

Housing Units25,060

Rent Burden14.0%

Crime

C+

Property3,500/100K

Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F

Sunny Days259/yr

Rain51.7 in/yr

Elevation433 ft

Education

Bachelor's+8.2%

High School+24.0%

Graduate+2.5%

Community

Commute22 min

Did You Know?

16.2% work from home.