Val-Brillant, QC

Quebec

Val-Brillant is a small town in Quebec with a population of 899. Residents earn $66,000 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
899 Population 30/sq mi density
$66,000 Median Income $43,600 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$448 Median Rent 11.6% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$66,000 median income, 15.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $448/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,000
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.1%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $448
61% lower than US avg
Unemployment 15.5%
331% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.4%
16% higher than US avg

How Val-Brillant Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population899
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$66,000
Per Capita$43,600
Unemployment15.5%
Poverty14.4%
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$448
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units425
Rent Burden11.6%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation558 ft (170 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+19.5%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute20 min

Is Val-Brillant a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Val-Brillant receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Val-Brillant offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Val-Brillant is $66,000, 12% below the national average of $75,149. At 15.5%, unemployment is notably high. 14.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Val-Brillant is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $448 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.5% have completed high school.

Val-Brillant has a population of 899 with a density of 30 people per square mile. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.9%).

Population

899
Total Population
2021 Census
30
People / sq mi
47.6yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
30.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 46.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Val-Brillant vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish99.4%
642% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Val-Brillant vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Val-Brillant is $66,000, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Val-Brillant vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,000
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.5%
331% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.4%
16% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.1 min
Drive Alone90.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Val-Brillant is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $448 (61% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$448
61% below US avg
Rent Burden11.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.2%
Renter-Occupied20.0%
Housing Units425

Property Tax

7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.1%
79% below US avg
High School+19.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density30/sq mi
Total Area30.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.1 min
Drive Alone90.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.8%

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