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Thetford-Mines, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

3.0 /5.0
B Good
26,072 Population 299/sq mi density
$57,200 Median Income $39,760 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$524 Median Rent 11.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$57,200 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $524/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Thetford-Mines, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,200
24% below
$39,760 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Median Rent
$524/mo
55% below
11.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
77% below
21.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
15.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
249 sunny days/yr

How Thetford-Mines Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
76%
Home Value
53%
Rent
45%
Poverty
121%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
183%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Thetford-Mines a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Thetford-Mines residents earn a median household income of $57,200 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,760. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 808 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Thetford-Mines is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $524/month, with 11.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.9% of adults in Thetford-Mines hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 21.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Thetford-Mines 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 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population26,072
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density299/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,200
Per Capita$39,760
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty15.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$765

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$524
Ownership66.4%
Housing Units12,215
Rent Burden11.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain54.4 in/yr
Elevation1,043 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+21.3%
Graduate+2.1%

Community

Commute18 min