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Carleton-sur-Mer, QC

Quebec

Carleton-sur-Mer is a small town in Quebec with a population of 4,081. Residents earn $62,800 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,081 Population 48/sq mi density
$62,800 Median Income $42,400 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$604 Median Rent 9.5% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$62,800 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $604/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $62,800
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.3%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $604
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.9%
203% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.9%
4% higher than US avg

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

People

Population4,081
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$62,800
Per Capita$42,400
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty12.9%
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$604
Ownership69.8%
Housing Units2,020
Rent Burden9.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+18.1%
Graduate+4.0%

Community

Commute20 min

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

Based on current data, Carleton-sur-Mer receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Carleton-sur-Mer offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Carleton-sur-Mer is $62,800, 16% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.9%, unemployment is notably high. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Carleton-sur-Mer is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $604 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

12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 18.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Carleton-sur-Mer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 261 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches, including 18.6 inches of snow.

Carleton-sur-Mer has a population of 4,081 with a density of 48 people per square mile, spread across 85.5 square miles. The median age is 52.8 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.1% female and 47.8% male. The city is predominantly White (99.1%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 1.2% of residents, while 97.2% speak Spanish.

Population

4,081
Total Population
2021 Census
48
People / sq mi
52.8yrs
Median Age
36% above US avg
85.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Carleton-sur-Mer vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 1.2%
98% below US avg
Spanish 97.2%
625% above US avg
Other Languages 1.6%

Social Characteristics

Carleton-sur-Mer vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Carleton-sur-Mer is $62,800, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,400. The average weekly wage is $815, 43% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 127 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 19.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

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

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,800
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,400
Avg Weekly Wage$815

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.9%
203% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.9%
4% above US avg
Establishments (County)127

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.3 min
Drive Alone87.2%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home19.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Carleton-sur-Mer is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $604 (48% below the national average of $1,163). 69.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,020 total housing units in the city. 9.5% 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$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$604
48% below US avg
Rent Burden9.5%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.8%
Owner-Occupied69.8%
Renter-Occupied30.0%
Housing Units2,020

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

Crime Rates: Carleton-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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Carleton-sur-Mer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 261 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 41.3 inches. The area receives 18.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average37.3°F
31% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area85.5 sq mi (221.5 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates48.1075°N, 66.1280°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 18.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Jul 8, 2022.

Nov 27, 2012 Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada M4.2 120 km
Oct 22, 1998 30 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada M4.1 148 km
Jul 15, 1998 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M4.0 126 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 128 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 128 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 127 km
Mar 28, 1994 56 km ESE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada M3.6 102 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 128 km
Mar 30, 2012 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.4 84 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 128 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 128 km
Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 117 km
Aug 28, 2013 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 129 km
Jan 2, 2013 75 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.0 124 km
Aug 21, 2015 63 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.0 97 km
Mar 7, 2019 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 131 km
Jul 18, 2010 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 133 km
Jul 10, 2014 73 km ENE of Hamlin, Maine M2.8 108 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M2.8 128 km
Jan 19, 2015 62 km WSW of Bathurst, Canada M2.8 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Juan (2003).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Juan Category 1 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.9 in
April 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in
May 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
September 53°F (11°C) 3.5 in
October 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 3.7 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 3.5 in

Carleton-sur-Mer has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 9°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.3").

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12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 64% below the national average of 33.7%. 18.1% have completed high school. 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 87.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.3%
64% below US avg
High School+18.1%
Graduate Degree+4.0%
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density48/sq mi
Total Area85.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.3 min
Drive Alone87.2%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home19.0%

Radio Stations near Carleton-sur-Mer

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CIMS-FM 103.9 Balmoral, NB & 96.7 Dalhousie, NB radio communautaire MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Carleton-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée d'histoire naturelle du parc national de Miguasha
Musée de la divière Cascapédia
Restigouche Regional Museum

Libraries in Carleton-sur-Mer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dalhousie Centennial Library0.0

Hotels in Carleton-sur-Mer

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bleu Mer, hôtel & résidences
Hostellerie Baie Bleue
Hôtel Manoir Belle Plage

Cafes in Carleton-sur-Mer

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brulerie du Quai

Monuments in Carleton-sur-Mer

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monument sur le Grand dérangement

Clinics in Carleton-sur-Mer

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CLSC de St-Omer

Gas Stations in Carleton-sur-Mer

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petro-Canada

Ski Resorts Near Carleton-sur-Mer

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station touristique Pin-Rouge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont Lyall 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Carleton-sur-Mer

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bathurst AirportZBFMedium Airport
Bonaventure AirportYVBMedium Airport
Charlo AirportYCLMedium Airport
Brébeuf Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Carleton-sur-Mer

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Omer
Oratoire Notre-Dame du Mont-Saint-Joseph

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carleton-sur-Mer

What is the population of Carleton-sur-Mer?

Carleton-sur-Mer has a population of 4,081 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 85.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.1% female and 47.8% male.

Is Carleton-sur-Mer expensive to live in?

The median household income is $62,800, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $604 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 Carleton-sur-Mer safe?

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

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

Carleton-sur-Mer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.3 inches, with 18.6 inches of snow.

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

The job market in Carleton-sur-Mer faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $815. There are 127 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 20 minutes, and 19.0% of workers work from home.

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

The median home value in Carleton-sur-Mer is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $604. The homeownership rate is 69.8%.

How are the schools in Carleton-sur-Mer?

12.3% of adults in Carleton-sur-Mer hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 18.1% have completed high school. 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Carleton-sur-Mer?

The average commute in Carleton-sur-Mer is 20 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 87.2% of workers drive alone to work, 1% use public transit, and 19.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Carleton-sur-Mer?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Carleton-sur-Mer is 99.1% White. 1.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 97.2% speak Spanish.

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