Témiscaming, QC

Quebec

Témiscaming is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,368. Residents earn $73,500 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,368 Population 9/sq mi density
$73,500 Median Income $47,600 per capita
$125,000 Home Value
$612 Median Rent 7.6% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$73,500 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $612/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,500
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $125,000
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.4%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent $612
47% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.5%
136% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.0%
11% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,368
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$73,500
Per Capita$47,600
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty11.0%
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$612
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,110
Rent Burden7.6%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation817 ft (249 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+28.3%
Graduate+1.8%

Community

Commute15 min

Is Témiscaming a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Témiscaming receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Témiscaming offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Témiscaming is $73,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. 11.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Témiscaming is $125,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $612 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.3% have completed high school.

Témiscaming has a population of 2,368 with a density of 9 people per square mile. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.9%), with 1.5% Black.

Population

2,368
Total Population
2021 Census
9
People / sq mi
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
274.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Témiscaming vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only33.8%
57% below US avg
Spanish61.3%
358% above US avg
Other Languages4.9%

Social Characteristics

Témiscaming vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Témiscaming is $73,500, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Témiscaming vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,500
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$47,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.5 min
Drive Alone77.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Témiscaming is $125,000, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $612 (47% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,000
56% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$612
47% below US avg
Rent Burden7.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.4%
Renter-Occupied31.1%
Housing Units1,110

Property Tax

7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.4%
78% below US avg
High School+28.3%
Graduate Degree+1.8%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density9/sq mi
Total Area274.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.5 min
Drive Alone77.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.2%

Nearby Cities

Notre-Dame-du-Lac, QC 1,184 pop · 3.0 mi Nipissing 10, ON 1,769 pop · 23.3 mi East Ferris, ON 4,946 pop · 31.9 mi North Bay, ON 52,662 pop · 33.0 mi Bonfield, ON 2,146 pop · 34.0 mi Nipissing, Unorganized, North Part, ON 1,591 pop · 36.6 mi Callander, ON 3,964 pop · 37.1 mi Chisholm, ON 1,312 pop · 43.4 mi Ville-Marie, QC 2,831 pop · 45.2 mi Lorrainville, QC 1,286 pop · 45.4 mi West Nipissing, ON 14,583 pop · 46.1 mi West Nipissing / Nipissing Ouest, ON 14,583 pop · 46.1 mi Powassan, ON 3,346 pop · 49.0 mi Saint-Isidore, QC 2,769 pop · 50.1 mi
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