Lac-Mégantic

Small town · Quebec · Population 5,747

Housing and jobs

Housing costs, rents, incomes and jobs in Lac-Mégantic, with comparisons and sources.

52 · Average

Average monthly rent$778/month

QC: $886/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $619/month · 2016: $643/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$180,000

QC: $300,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $165,558 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Households spending 30%+ of income on housing18.6%

QC: 16.1% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 22.5% · 2016: 19% · Statistics Canada, 2021

49 · Average

Median household income$50,800

QC: $72,500 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $47,191 · 2016: $49,796 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Population growth (5-year)1.6%

QC: 4.1% · Canada: 5.2% · 2016: -4.7% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Unemployment rate7.5%

QC: 7.6% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 9.2% · 2016: 5% · Statistics Canada, 2021