Which major Quebec city has the highest median household income?

Lévis holds the first spot in this ranking of 10 major Quebec cities, with $47,600 per year (Statistics Canada, 2021 Census).

Who takes the first 5 places in this ranking?

In order: Lévis ($47,600 per year), Gatineau ($47,200 per year), Quebec City ($44,400 per year), Saguenay ($41,600 per year) and Longueuil ($41,200 per year). The full ranking covers 10 territories (Statistics Canada, 2021 Census).

Which territory holds the median position?

In the middle of the ranking, Laval shows $40,400 per year. For comparison, Lévis leads with $47,600 per year (Statistics Canada, 2021 Census).

What data is this ranking based on?

Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. The pages of the 10 ranked territories document the source and period of each measure.

How far apart are the top and bottom of this ranking?

The range goes from $47,600 per year (Lévis, 1st) to $38,000 per year (Saint-Jérôme, last) among the 10 major Quebec cities in this ranking (Statistics Canada, 2021 Census).

How many territories does this ranking cover?

10 major Quebec cities are ranked here, based on Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. Explore Ma Ville covers major urban areas in Quebec; coverage expands as new sources are integrated.

Is this ranking up to date?

This ranking uses the most recent data from Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. 2026 edition — values are updated as soon as a new official release becomes available.

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Quebec cities ranked by median household income

With $47,600 per year, Lévis leads this ranking of 10 major Quebec cities (Statistics Canada, 2021 Census). Gatineau follows with $47,200 per year.

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Median: Laval ($40,400) · Last: Saint-Jérôme ($38,000)

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Median household income

09Trois-Rivières$38,400

10Saint-Jérôme$38,000

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. The ranking covers the 10 major Quebec cities for which this data is available on Explore Ma Ville. Each row opens the territory's full page.

Frequently asked questions

Which major Quebec city has the highest median household income?: Lévis holds the first spot in this ranking of 10 major Quebec cities, with $47,600 per year (Statistics Canada, 2021 Census).
Who takes the first 5 places in this ranking?: In order: Lévis ($47,600 per year), Gatineau ($47,200 per year), Quebec City ($44,400 per year), Saguenay ($41,600 per year) and Longueuil ($41,200 per year). The full ranking covers 10 territories (Statistics Canada, 2021 Census).
Which territory holds the median position?: In the middle of the ranking, Laval shows $40,400 per year. For comparison, Lévis leads with $47,600 per year (Statistics Canada, 2021 Census).
What data is this ranking based on?: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. The pages of the 10 ranked territories document the source and period of each measure.
How far apart are the top and bottom of this ranking?: The range goes from $47,600 per year (Lévis, 1st) to $38,000 per year (Saint-Jérôme, last) among the 10 major Quebec cities in this ranking (Statistics Canada, 2021 Census).
How many territories does this ranking cover?: 10 major Quebec cities are ranked here, based on Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. Explore Ma Ville covers major urban areas in Quebec; coverage expands as new sources are integrated.
Is this ranking up to date?: This ranking uses the most recent data from Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. 2026 edition — values are updated as soon as a new official release becomes available.

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