Median Income
$77,500
3% higher than US avg
Home Value
$400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
10.3%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$840
28% lower than US avg
Unemployment
8.1%
125% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
13.2%
6% higher than US avg
How Stanstead Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,148
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
B
Median Income$77,500
Per Capita$54,600
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty13.2%
Commute30 min
Housing
B+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$840
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units555
Rent Burden8.3%
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+22.1%
Graduate+10.8%
Is Stanstead a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Stanstead receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Stanstead has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Stanstead is $77,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.1%, unemployment is notably high. 13.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Stanstead is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.1% have completed high school.
Stanstead has a population of 1,148 with a density of 26 people per square mile. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.7%).
Population
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Stanstead vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 31.4% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Spanish | 64.2% |
| 379% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 4.4% |
Social Characteristics
Stanstead vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Stanstead is $77,500, which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Income: Stanstead vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $77,500 |
| 3% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $54,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.1% |
| 125% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% |
| 6% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 30.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 42.3% |
The median home value in Stanstead is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $400,000 |
| 42% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $840 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 8.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 88.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.7% |
| Housing Units | 555 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Stanstead vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Stanstead vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 43.7 sq mi (113.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0105°N, 72.0975°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |