Val-des-Bois, QC

Quebec

Val-des-Bois is a small town in Quebec with a population of 920. Residents earn $54,800 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
920 Population 11/sq mi density
$54,800 Median Income $40,100 per capita
$270,000 Home Value
$624 Median Rent 15.2% income on rent
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$54,800 median income, 14.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$270,000 home value, $624/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,800
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $270,000
4% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 1.8%
95% lower than US avg
Median Rent $624
46% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.3%
297% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.4%
32% higher than US avg

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

People

Population920
Median Age59.6 yrs
Density11/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$54,800
Per Capita$40,100
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty16.4%
Commute36 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$270,000
Rent$624
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units495
Rent Burden15.2%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation630 ft (192 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.8%
High School+26.0%
Graduate+3.0%

Community

Commute36 min

Is Val-des-Bois a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Val-des-Bois receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Val-des-Bois has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Val-des-Bois is $54,800, 27% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Val-des-Bois is $270,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $624 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

1.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.0% have completed high school.

Val-des-Bois has a population of 920 with a density of 11 people per square mile. The median age is 59.6 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

920
Total Population
11
People / sq mi
59.6yrs
Median Age
53% above US avg
86.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Val-des-Bois vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only7.1%
91% below US avg
Spanish90.2%
573% above US avg
Other Languages2.7%

Social Characteristics

Val-des-Bois vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Val-des-Bois is $54,800, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Val-des-Bois vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,800
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,100

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.3%
297% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.4%
32% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.6 min
Drive Alone90.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Val-des-Bois is $270,000, 4% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $624 (46% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$270,000
4% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$624
46% below US avg
Rent Burden15.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.8%
Renter-Occupied18.2%
Housing Units495

Property Tax

1.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+1.8%
95% below US avg
High School+26.0%
Graduate Degree+3.0%
F Education Grade (1.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density11/sq mi
Total Area86.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.6 min
Drive Alone90.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.6%

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