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Waswanipi, QC

Quebec

Waswanipi is a small town in Quebec with a population of 459. Residents earn $107,000 per year, which is 42% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
459 Population 3/sq mi density
$107,000 Median Income $41,600 per capita
$230,186 Home Value
$647 Median Rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$107,000 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$230,186 home value, $647/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $107,000
42% higher than US avg
Home Value $230,186
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.6%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.1%
125% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.4%
48% lower than US avg

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

People

Population459
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$107,000
Per Capita$41,600
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty6.4%
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$230,186
Rent$647
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units125

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation1,017 ft (310 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+24.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute19 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Waswanipi a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Waswanipi receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Waswanipi offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Waswanipi is $107,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 42% above $75,149. This places Waswanipi among higher-income communities. At 8.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Waswanipi is $230,186, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

Waswanipi has a population of 459 with a density of 3 people per square mile. The median age is 26.0 years, 33% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

459
Total Population
2021 Census
3
People / sq mi
26.0yrs
Median Age
33% below US avg
149.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Waswanipi vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only14.1%
82% below US avg
Spanish2.2%
84% below US avg
Other Languages83.7%

Social Characteristics

Waswanipi vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Waswanipi is $107,000, which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Waswanipi vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$107,000
42% above US avg
Per Capita Income$41,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.1%
125% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.4%
48% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.2 min
Drive Alone58.8%
Public Transit5.9%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Waswanipi is $230,186, 18% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$230,186
18% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied16.0%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units125

Property Tax

In Waswanipi, 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: Waswanipi 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

4.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.6%
86% below US avg
High School+24.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density3/sq mi
Total Area149.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.2 min
Drive Alone58.8%
Public Transit5.9%
Work from Home0.0%

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