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Dolbeau-Mistassini, QC

Quebec

Dolbeau-Mistassini is a small city in Quebec with a population of 13,718. Residents earn $62,800 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
13,718 Population 121/sq mi density
$62,800 Median Income $41,920 per capita
$160,000 Home Value
$524 Median Rent 8.9% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 236 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$62,800 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $524/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $62,800
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $160,000
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.9%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $524
55% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.3%
103% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.2%
15% higher than US avg

How Dolbeau-Mistassini Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population13,718
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density121/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,800
Per Capita$41,920
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty14.2%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$524
Ownership66.6%
Housing Units6,265
Rent Burden8.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain45.0 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation410 ft (125 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+20.5%
Graduate+1.6%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Dolbeau-Mistassini a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dolbeau-Mistassini receives an overall livability score of 3.1 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. Dolbeau-Mistassini offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dolbeau-Mistassini is $62,800, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dolbeau-Mistassini is $160,000, 43% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $524 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Dolbeau-Mistassini has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches, including 59.0 inches of snow.

Dolbeau-Mistassini has a population of 13,718 with a density of 121 people per square mile, spread across 113.3 square miles. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50% female and 50% male. The city is predominantly White (98.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.3% of residents, while 98.9% speak Spanish.

Population

13,718
Total Population
2021 Census
121
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
113.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Dolbeau-Mistassini vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.3%
100% below US avg
Spanish 98.9%
638% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Dolbeau-Mistassini vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dolbeau-Mistassini is $62,800, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,920. The average weekly wage is $806, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 425 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 8.6% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Dolbeau-Mistassini vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,800
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,920
Avg Weekly Wage$806

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.3%
103% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.2%
15% above US avg
Establishments (County)425

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.8 min
Drive Alone86.8%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home8.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Dolbeau-Mistassini is $160,000, 43% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $524 (55% below the national average of $1,163). 66.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 6,265 total housing units in the city. 8.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$160,000
43% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$524
55% below US avg
Rent Burden8.9%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.6%
Owner-Occupied66.6%
Renter-Occupied33.4%
Housing Units6,265

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, Dolbeau-Mistassini receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Dolbeau-Mistassini 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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Dolbeau-Mistassini has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 59.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 410 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.2°F
26% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Area113.3 sq mi (293.4 km²)
Population Density121/sq mi
Coordinates48.8786°N, 72.2314°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 59.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 19, 2022.

Dec 31, 1990 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada M4.2 147 km
Jan 19, 2022 11 km SSE of Metabetchouan-Lac-a-la-Croix, Canada M2.5 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 2.2 in
February 3°F (-16°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 17°F (-8°C) 1.8 in
April 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
October 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 2.8 in
December 9°F (-13°C) 2.7 in

Dolbeau-Mistassini has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 3°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.7").

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8.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 74% below the national average of 33.7%. 20.5% have completed high school. 1.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 86.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.9%
74% below US avg
High School+20.5%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density121/sq mi
Total Area113.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.8 min
Drive Alone86.8%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home8.6%

Schools in Dolbeau-Mistassini

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Polyvalente Jean-Dolbeau (Pavillon Le Tournant)
Juvenat Saint-Jean
École Sacré-Coeur
Polyvalente Jean-Dolbeau
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Museums in Dolbeau-Mistassini

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée Louis Hémon

Libraries in Dolbeau-Mistassini

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Dolbeau-Mistassini0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0

Hotels in Dolbeau-Mistassini

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge La Diligence

Cafes in Dolbeau-Mistassini

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aux Délices du Cafetier Raymonde
Tim Hortons

Theatres in Dolbeau-Mistassini

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salle Desjardins Maria-Chapdelaine

Gas Stations in Dolbeau-Mistassini

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Belzile
Esso
Irving
Irving
Sonic
Ultramar

Banks in Dolbeau-Mistassini

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins

Shopping Malls in Dolbeau-Mistassini

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Les Promenades du Boulevard

Golf Courses in Dolbeau-Mistassini

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club de Golf Dolbeau

Breweries in Dolbeau-Mistassini

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Chouape
Microbrasserie La Chouape

Ski Resorts Near Dolbeau-Mistassini

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Do-Mi-Ski Ski Area 0.0 $0

Airports Near Dolbeau-Mistassini

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alma AirportYTFMedium Airport
Dolbeau-Saint-Felicien AirportYDOMedium Airport
Roberval AirportYRJMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dolbeau-Mistassini

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eglise Evangelique-Pentecote
Église Sainte-Thérèse-d'Avila
Presbytère de Mistassini
Soeurs Augustines
Soeurs Carmélites

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dolbeau-Mistassini

What is the population of Dolbeau-Mistassini?

Dolbeau-Mistassini has a population of 13,718 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 121 people per square mile, spread across 113.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50% female and 50% male.

Is Dolbeau-Mistassini expensive to live in?

The median household income is $62,800, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $160,000 (43% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $524 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Dolbeau-Mistassini safe?

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

What is the weather like in Dolbeau-Mistassini?

Dolbeau-Mistassini has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.0 inches, with 59.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Dolbeau-Mistassini?

The unemployment rate in Dolbeau-Mistassini is 7.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $806. There are 425 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 21 minutes, and 8.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Dolbeau-Mistassini?

The median home value in Dolbeau-Mistassini is $160,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $524. The homeownership rate is 66.6%.

How are the schools in Dolbeau-Mistassini?

8.9% of adults in Dolbeau-Mistassini hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.5% have completed high school. 1.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Dolbeau-Mistassini?

The average commute in Dolbeau-Mistassini is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 86.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 8.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Dolbeau-Mistassini?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Dolbeau-Mistassini is 98.6% White, 0.8% Black or African American. 0.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 98.9% speak Spanish.

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