Sign In Register

Stanstead, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,148 Population 26/sq mi density
$77,500 Median Income $54,600 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$840 Median Rent 8.3% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 254 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$77,500 median income, 8.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $840/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Stanstead, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,500
3% above
$54,600 per capita
Home Value
$400,000
42% above
Median Rent
$840/mo
28% below
8.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
69% below
22.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
125% above
13.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
254 sunny days/yr

How Stanstead Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
103%
Home Value
142%
Rent
72%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
225%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stanstead a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stanstead residents earn a median household income of $77,500 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,600. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stanstead is $400,000 , 42% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $840/month, with 8.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

10.3% of adults in Stanstead hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 22.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Stanstead has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,148
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$77,500
Per Capita$54,600
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty13.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050

Housing

B+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$840
Ownership88.3%
Housing Units555
Rent Burden8.3%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days254/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation1,089 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+22.1%
Graduate+10.8%

Community

Commute30 min

Did You Know?

42.3% work from home.