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Berthier-sur-Mer, QC

Quebec

Berthier-sur-Mer is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,744. Residents earn $82,000 per year, which is 9% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,744 Population 168/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income $51,160 per capita
$260,000 Home Value
$700 Median Rent 5.1% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 257 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$260,000 home value, $700/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $82,000
9% higher than US avg
Home Value $260,000
8% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.8%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent $700
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.3%
19% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.6%
39% lower than US avg

How Berthier-sur-Mer Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,744
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density168/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$82,000
Per Capita$51,160
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty7.6%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$260,000
Rent$700
Ownership86.6%
Housing Units785
Rent Burden5.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain43.6 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+17.8%
Graduate+7.1%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Berthier-sur-Mer a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Berthier-sur-Mer receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Berthier-sur-Mer offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Berthier-sur-Mer is $82,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Berthier-sur-Mer is $260,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 17.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Berthier-sur-Mer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 257 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches, including 13.9 inches of snow.

Berthier-sur-Mer has a population of 1,744 with a density of 168 people per square mile, spread across 10.4 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.6% female and 50.1% male. The city is predominantly White (99.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.9% of residents, while 98.3% speak Spanish.

Population

1,744
Total Population
168
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
10.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Berthier-sur-Mer vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.9%
99% below US avg
Spanish 98.3%
633% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Berthier-sur-Mer vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Berthier-sur-Mer is $82,000, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,160 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $984, 31% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 54 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 18.2% of workers work from home.

Income: Berthier-sur-Mer vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,000
9% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,160
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.6%
39% below US avg
Establishments (County)54

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.0 min
Drive Alone96.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Berthier-sur-Mer is $260,000, 8% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $700 (40% below the national average of $1,163). 86.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 785 total housing units in the city. 5.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$260,000
8% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$700
40% below US avg
Rent Burden5.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.6%
Owner-Occupied86.6%
Renter-Occupied14.7%
Housing Units785

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, Berthier-sur-Mer receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Berthier-sur-Mer 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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Berthier-sur-Mer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area10.4 sq mi (26.9 km²)
Population Density168/sq mi
Coordinates46.9265°N, 70.7313°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 13.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.92"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

93 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 25, 2025.

Mar 6, 2005 15 km SE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.9 119 km
Oct 28, 1997 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada M4.8 103 km
Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 54 km
Jul 11, 2013 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 111 km
Dec 12, 2012 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 108 km
Jul 12, 2000 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M4.2 72 km
Jun 13, 2003 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada M4.1 99 km
Sep 25, 1994 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.1 110 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M4.0 86 km
Aug 4, 2012 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 36 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 65 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 48 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 63 km
Aug 20, 1997 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M3.7 75 km
Jun 15, 2000 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada M3.7 108 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 45 km
Dec 8, 1991 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M3.6 111 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 83 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 17 km
Dec 1, 1993 15 km SSE of La Malbaie, Canada M3.5 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.4 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.1 in
May 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
November 33°F (0°C) 3.8 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 2.8 in

Berthier-sur-Mer has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 9°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.1").

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12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62% below the national average of 33.7%. 17.8% have completed high school. 7.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 96.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.8%
62% below US avg
High School+17.8%
Graduate Degree+7.1%
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density168/sq mi
Total Area10.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.0 min
Drive Alone96.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.2%

Schools in Berthier-sur-Mer

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption — — — —
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Radio Stations near Berthier-sur-Mer

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJSQ-FM 92.7 "Radio Classique" Quebec City, QC (320K MP3 Stream) classical MP3 320 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique - Québec City, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première Quebec City, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CBC Radio One - Quebec City, QC (MP3) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CJMD 96.9 Levis, QC hip hop, radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CJSQ-FM 92.7 "Radio Classique" Quebec City, QC (128K MP3 Stream) classical MP3 128 kbps
CKIA 88.3 "Radio Urbaine" Quebec City, QC radio communautaire MP3 192 kbps
CHOX-FM 97.5 La Pocatiere, QC adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
ckrl radio ckrl MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Berthier-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison de nos Aïeux
Maison Drouin
Musée de L'Isle-aux-Grues
Musée du Coquilllage

Libraries in Berthier-sur-Mer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque aux Sources0.0
Bibliothèque Jacques-Labrie0.0
Emma Duclos0.0

Farmers Markets in Berthier-sur-Mer

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Publique

Cafes in Berthier-sur-Mer

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Du Havre

Banks in Berthier-sur-Mer

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse Desjardins

Breweries in Berthier-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
microbrasserie Côte du sud

Ski Resorts Near Berthier-sur-Mer

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Club ski Beauce 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Centre de Ski Le Relais 0.0 — — $0 — — —
A venir 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Station de ski du Mont Stoneham 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont-Sainte-Anne 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Le Massif 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Berthier-sur-Mer

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Quebec Jean Lesage International AirportYQBLarge Airport
Charlevoix AirportYMLMedium Airport
Grosse-Île Airport—Small Airport
Île aux Coudres Airport—Small Airport
Île Sainte-Marguerite Airport—Small Airport
Île-aux-Grues Airport—Small Airport
Montmagny Airport—Small Airport
Pintendre Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Cyprien Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Jean-Chrysostome Airport—Small Airport
St-Anselme Airport—Small Airport
St-Frédéric Airport—Small Airport
St-Lambert-De-Lauzon Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Berthier-sur-Mer

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Berthier-sur-Mer

Treatment Centers in Berthier-sur-Mer

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de réadaptation en déficience intellectuelle, en troubles du spectre de l'autisme et en déficience physique André-Wingen

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Frequently Asked Questions About Berthier-sur-Mer

What is the population of Berthier-sur-Mer?

Berthier-sur-Mer has a population of 1,744 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 168 people per square mile, spread across 10.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.6% female and 50.1% male.

Is Berthier-sur-Mer expensive to live in?

The median household income is $82,000, 9% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $260,000 (8% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Berthier-sur-Mer safe?

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

What is the weather like in Berthier-sur-Mer?

Berthier-sur-Mer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.6 inches, with 13.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Berthier-sur-Mer?

Berthier-sur-Mer has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $984. There are 54 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 18.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Berthier-sur-Mer?

The median home value in Berthier-sur-Mer is $260,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $700. The homeownership rate is 86.6%.

How are the schools in Berthier-sur-Mer?

12.8% of adults in Berthier-sur-Mer hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 17.8% have completed high school. 7.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Berthier-sur-Mer?

The average commute in Berthier-sur-Mer is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 96.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 18.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Berthier-sur-Mer?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Berthier-sur-Mer is 99.7% White. 0.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 98.3% speak Spanish.

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