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Waswanipi, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

3.2 /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 26.3% income on rent
32°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Waswanipi, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$107,000
42% above
$41,600 per capita
Home Value
$230,186
18% below
Median Rent
$647/mo
44% below
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.6%
86% below
24.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
125% above
6.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
32°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Waswanipi Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
142%
Home Value
82%
Rent
56%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
225%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waswanipi a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Waswanipi residents earn a median household income of $107,000 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,600. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waswanipi is $230,186 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $647/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

4.6% of adults in Waswanipi hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 24.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Waswanipi has an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

A
Median Income$107,000
Per Capita$41,600
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty6.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$800

Housing

A+
Home Value$230,186
Rent$647
Ownership16.0%
Housing Units125
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp32°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain35.7 in/yr
Elevation1,017 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute19 min