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Whapmagoostui, QC

Quebec

Whapmagoostui is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,022. Residents earn $116,000 per year, which is 54% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,022 Population 14/sq mi density
$116,000 Median Income $42,900 per capita
$230,186 Home Value
$647 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
25°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$116,000 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$230,186 home value, $647/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $116,000
54% higher than US avg
Home Value $230,186
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.3%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
108% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.6%
55% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,022
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$116,000
Per Capita$42,900
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty5.6%
Commute12 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$230,186
Rent$647
Ownership10.9%
Housing Units230
Rent Burden26.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp25°F (-4°C)
Rain25.2 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation492 ft (150 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+20.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute12 min

Is Whapmagoostui a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Whapmagoostui receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Whapmagoostui offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Whapmagoostui is $116,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 54% above $75,149. This places Whapmagoostui among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Whapmagoostui 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 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

7.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Whapmagoostui has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F. Winters average -10°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. With 290 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches, including 10.7 inches of snow.

Whapmagoostui has a population of 1,022 with a density of 14 people per square mile, spread across 73.7 square miles. The median age is 26.0 years, 33% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.5% female and 51% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 6.9% of residents.

Population

1,022
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
26.0yrs
Median Age
33% below US avg
73.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Whapmagoostui vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 6.9%
91% below US avg
Spanish 0.5%
96% below US avg
Other Languages 92.7%

Social Characteristics

Whapmagoostui vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Whapmagoostui is $116,000, which is 54% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,900. The average weekly wage is $825, 42% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 32 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 2.4% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Whapmagoostui vs U.S.

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Income

Median HH Income$116,000
54% above US avg
Per Capita Income$42,900
Avg Weekly Wage$825

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.6%
55% below US avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time12.1 min
Drive Alone38.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Whapmagoostui is $230,186, 18% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 10.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 230 total housing units in the city. 26.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, well within the affordable range.

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
Rent Burden26.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership10.9%
Owner-Occupied10.9%
Renter-Occupied19.6%
Housing Units230

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Whapmagoostui receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Whapmagoostui vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Whapmagoostui has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average -10°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 66°F. The area gets 290 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet.

Temperature

-10°F Jan (-24°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average25.3°F
53% below US avg
January Average-10°F (-24°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Area73.7 sq mi (190.8 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates55.2477°N, 77.4200°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below US avg
Snowfall 10.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.06"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.63"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -10°F (-24°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February -9°F (-23°C) 0.9 in
March 3°F (-16°C) 0.8 in
April 21°F (-6°C) 0.6 in Driest
May 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
June 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
July 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
September 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in Wettest
October 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in
November 22°F (-5°C) 2.6 in
December 3°F (-16°C) 1.6 in

Whapmagoostui has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from -10°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (0.6").

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7.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 78% below the national average of 33.7%. 20.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 38.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.3%
78% below US avg
High School+20.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density14/sq mi
Total Area73.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute12.1 min
Drive Alone38.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.4%

Airports Near Whapmagoostui

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kuujjuarapik AirportYGWMedium Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whapmagoostui

What is the population of Whapmagoostui?

Whapmagoostui has a population of 1,022 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 73.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 26.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.5% female and 51% male.

Is Whapmagoostui expensive to live in?

The median household income is $116,000, 54% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $230,186 (18% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Whapmagoostui safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Whapmagoostui receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Whapmagoostui?

Whapmagoostui has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winter temperatures average -10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches, with 10.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Whapmagoostui?

The unemployment rate in Whapmagoostui is 7.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $825. There are 32 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 12 minutes, and 2.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Whapmagoostui?

The median home value in Whapmagoostui is $230,186. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647. The homeownership rate is 10.9%.

How are the schools in Whapmagoostui?

7.3% of adults in Whapmagoostui hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Whapmagoostui?

The average commute in Whapmagoostui is 12 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 38.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 2.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Whapmagoostui?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Whapmagoostui is 100% White. 6.9% of residents speak only English at home.

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