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Stornoway, QC

Quebec

Stornoway is a small town in Quebec with a population of 535. Residents earn $63,200 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
535 Population 8/sq mi density
$63,200 Median Income $35,800 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$63,200 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,200
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.4%
84% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.1%
14% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.2%
6% higher than US avg

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

People

Population535
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,200
Per Capita$35,800
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty13.2%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units275
Rent Burden7.7%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,467 ft (447 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+15.3%
Graduate+1.8%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Stornoway a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Stornoway receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Stornoway offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Stornoway is $63,200, 16% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Stornoway is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 15.3% have completed high school.

Stornoway has a population of 535 with a density of 8 people per square mile. The median age is 51.6 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).

Population

535
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
69.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Stornoway vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only2.8%
96% below US avg
Spanish96.3%
618% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Stornoway vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Stornoway is $63,200, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Stornoway vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,200
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.2%
6% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.7 min
Drive Alone93.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Stornoway is $150,000, 47% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden7.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.9%
Renter-Occupied9.1%
Housing Units275

Property Tax

5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.4%
84% below US avg
High School+15.3%
Graduate Degree+1.8%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density8/sq mi
Total Area69.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.7 min
Drive Alone93.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.5%

Nearby Cities

Stratford, QC 1,036 pop · 7.7 mi Nantes, QC 1,388 pop · 8.6 mi Lambton, QC 1,630 pop · 9.4 mi Weedon Centre, QC 1,059 pop · 14.6 mi Lac-Drolet, QC 1,067 pop · 14.9 mi Weedon, QC 2,667 pop · 14.9 mi Lac-Mégantic, QC 5,747 pop · 15.9 mi Disraeli, QC 1,163 pop · 16.0 mi Frontenac, QC 1,811 pop · 18.4 mi La Guadeloupe, QC 1,805 pop · 20.3 mi Saint-Joseph-de-Coleraine, QC 1,820 pop · 20.3 mi Dudswell, QC 1,755 pop · 22.0 mi Notre-Dame-des-Bois, QC 1,028 pop · 22.2 mi Saint-Ludger, QC 1,074 pop · 22.5 mi
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