Stanstead-Est, QC

Quebec

Stanstead-Est is a small town in Quebec with a population of 642. Residents earn $71,000 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
642 Population 15/sq mi density
$71,000 Median Income $45,000 per capita
$238,000 Home Value
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$71,000 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$238,000 home value
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,000
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $238,000
16% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.3%
76% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.8%
117% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

How Stanstead-Est Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population642
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$71,000
Per Capita$45,000
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty18.4%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$238,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units250
Rent Burden13.2%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation892 ft (272 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+28.9%
Graduate+7.2%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Stanstead-Est a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Stanstead-Est 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, an elevated poverty rate. Stanstead-Est offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Stanstead-Est is $71,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Stanstead-Est is $238,000, 16% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.9% have completed high school.

Stanstead-Est has a population of 642 with a density of 15 people per square mile. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.3%).

Population

642
Total Population
15
People / sq mi
47.6yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
44.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Stanstead-Est vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only39.1%
50% below US avg
Spanish53.1%
296% above US avg
Other Languages7.8%

Social Characteristics

Stanstead-Est vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Stanstead-Est is $71,000, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Stanstead-Est vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,000
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.8%
117% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.2 min
Drive Alone84.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home50.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Stanstead-Est is $238,000, 16% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$238,000
16% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden13.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.0%
Renter-Occupied16.0%
Housing Units250

Property Tax

8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.3%
76% below US avg
High School+28.9%
Graduate Degree+7.2%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density15/sq mi
Total Area44.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.2 min
Drive Alone84.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home50.0%

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