Median Income
$61,200
19% lower than US avg
Home Value
$200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
5.6%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$632
46% lower than US avg
Unemployment
3.5%
3% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
13.3%
7% higher than US avg
How Yamaska Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,736
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density62/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,200
Per Capita$43,680
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty13.3%
Commute29 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$632
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units800
Rent Burden9.5%
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+22.2%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Yamaska a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Yamaska receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Yamaska offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Yamaska is $61,200, 19% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Yamaska is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $632 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
5.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.2% have completed high school.
Yamaska has a population of 1,736 with a density of 62 people per square mile. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).
Population
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 1.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Spanish | 97.4% |
| 627% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.4% |
The median household income in Yamaska is $61,200, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $61,200 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $43,680 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% |
| 7% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 28.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 16.2% |
The median home value in Yamaska is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $632 (46% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $200,000 |
| 29% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $632 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 9.5% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 75.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.0% |
| Housing Units | 800 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Yamaska vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 28.1 sq mi (72.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |