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Shawville, QC

Quebec

Shawville is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,668. Residents earn $55,200 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,668 Population 803/sq mi density
$55,200 Median Income $44,100 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$735 Median Rent 14.8% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$55,200 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $735/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,200
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.8%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $735
37% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.3%
75% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.0%
53% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,668
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density803/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$55,200
Per Capita$44,100
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty19.0%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$735
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units750
Rent Burden14.8%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation531 ft (162 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+28.9%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute29 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Shawville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Shawville receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Shawville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Shawville is $55,200, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 19.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Shawville is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $735 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Shawville has a population of 1,668 with a density of 803 people per square mile. The median age is 53.6 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%).

Population

1,668
Total Population
2021 Census
803
People / sq mi
53.6yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.9%
Female 53.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Shawville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only82.3%
5% above US avg
Spanish14.1%
5% above US avg
Other Languages3.6%

Social Characteristics

Shawville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Shawville is $55,200, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Shawville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,200
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,100

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.3%
75% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.0%
53% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.1 min
Drive Alone76.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Shawville is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $735 (37% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$735
37% below US avg
Rent Burden14.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied61.3%
Renter-Occupied38.7%
Housing Units750

Property Tax

In Shawville, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Shawville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.8%
83% below US avg
High School+28.9%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density803/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.1 min
Drive Alone76.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.0%

Nearby Cities

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