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Valcourt, QC

Quebec

Valcourt is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,029. Residents earn $72,000 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,029 Population 33/sq mi density
$72,000 Median Income $45,700 per capita
$210,000 Home Value
$536 Median Rent 5.7% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$72,000 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$210,000 home value, $536/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,000
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $210,000
26% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.5%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent $536
54% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.9%
8% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.2%
34% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,029
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female52% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,000
Per Capita$45,700
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty8.2%
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$210,000
Rent$536
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units475
Rent Burden5.7%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation679 ft (207 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+26.8%
Graduate+5.0%

Community

Commute20 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Valcourt a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Valcourt receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Valcourt offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Valcourt is $72,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Valcourt is $210,000, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $536 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Valcourt has a population of 1,029 with a density of 33 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 (100%).

Population

1,029
Total Population
2021 Census
33
People / sq mi
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
31.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Valcourt vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.5%
98% below US avg
Spanish95.2%
610% above US avg
Other Languages3.4%

Social Characteristics

Valcourt vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Valcourt is $72,000, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Valcourt vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,000
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.2%
34% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.8 min
Drive Alone89.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Valcourt is $210,000, 26% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $536 (54% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$210,000
26% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$536
54% below US avg
Rent Burden5.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.4%
Renter-Occupied11.6%
Housing Units475

Property Tax

In Valcourt, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Valcourt vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.5%
87% below US avg
High School+26.8%
Graduate Degree+5.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density33/sq mi
Total Area31.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.8 min
Drive Alone89.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.7%

Nearby Cities

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