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Lac-Sainte-Marie, QC

Quebec

Lac-Sainte-Marie is a small town in Quebec with a population of 677. Residents earn $65,500 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
677 Population 9/sq mi density
$65,500 Median Income $46,000 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$352 Median Rent 9.3% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$65,500 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $352/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $65,500
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.8%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $352
70% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.8%
3% higher than US avg

How Lac-Sainte-Marie Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population677
Median Age62.0 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,500
Per Capita$46,000
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty12.8%
Commute45 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$352
Ownership87.2%
Housing Units390
Rent Burden9.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain39.7 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation512 ft (156 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+21.7%
Graduate+6.2%

Community

Commute45 min

Is Lac-Sainte-Marie a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lac-Sainte-Marie 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, long commute times. Lac-Sainte-Marie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lac-Sainte-Marie is $65,500, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lac-Sainte-Marie is $250,000, 11% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $352 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x 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

7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lac-Sainte-Marie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 264 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches, including 14.6 inches of snow.

Lac-Sainte-Marie has a population of 677 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 79.4 square miles. The median age is 62.0 years, 59% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.4% female and 53.3% male. The city is predominantly White (94.1%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 22.2% of residents, while 73.3% speak Spanish.

Population

677
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
62.0yrs
Median Age
59% above US avg
79.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Lac-Sainte-Marie vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 22.2%
72% below US avg
Spanish 73.3%
447% above US avg
Other Languages 4.5%

Social Characteristics

Lac-Sainte-Marie vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lac-Sainte-Marie is $65,500, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,000 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $885, 38% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 21 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 42.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Lac-Sainte-Marie vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,500
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$46,000
Avg Weekly Wage$885

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.8%
3% above US avg
Establishments (County)21

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time44.6 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home42.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Lac-Sainte-Marie is $250,000, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $352 (70% below the national average of $1,163). 87.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 390 total housing units in the city. 9.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$352
70% below US avg
Rent Burden9.3%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership87.2%
Owner-Occupied87.2%
Renter-Occupied12.8%
Housing Units390

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, Lac-Sainte-Marie receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Lac-Sainte-Marie 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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Lac-Sainte-Marie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.7 inches. The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Area79.4 sq mi (205.7 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates45.9519°N, 75.9461°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 14.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2025.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 37 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M5.1 38 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 64 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 117 km
Jun 16, 1991 78 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M4.5 130 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 130 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 67 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 126 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 118 km
Oct 12, 2003 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M4.2 122 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 86 km
Nov 15, 1990 72 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M4.1 132 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 87 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 80 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 68 km
Mar 19, 2001 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M3.9 125 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 71 km
Mar 6, 1991 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada M3.9 80 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 116 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1908 NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE Meteorological 15.0 m 33 34 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.8 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in Wettest
September 56°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
November 33°F (0°C) 3.4 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 3.2 in

Lac-Sainte-Marie has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 8°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.6").

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7.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 77% below the national average of 33.7%. 21.7% have completed high school. 6.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 88.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.8%
77% below US avg
High School+21.7%
Graduate Degree+6.2%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density9/sq mi
Total Area79.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute44.6 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home42.2%

Schools in Lac-Sainte-Marie

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Saint-Nom-de-Marie — — — —
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Libraries in Lac-Sainte-Marie

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Poltimore0.0

Hotels in Lac-Sainte-Marie

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Resort Lac-Sainte-Marie

Golf Courses in Lac-Sainte-Marie

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf Mont Ste-Marie

Ski Resorts Near Lac-Sainte-Marie

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Pakenham Ski Hill 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Camp Fortune 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Cascades Ski 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Sommet Edelweiss 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Centre Vorlage 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Ste. Marie 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Lac-Sainte-Marie

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International AirportYOWLarge Airport
Ottawa / Carp Airport—Medium Airport
Ottawa / Gatineau AirportYNDMedium Airport
Ottawa / Rockcliffe AirportYROMedium Airport
1669 Diamondview Road Private Strip—Small Airport
1797 Diamondview Road Private Strip—Small Airport
Arnprior Airport—Small Airport
Cedar Hill Aerodrome—Small Airport
Cheney—Small Airport
Chute-Saint-Philippe Airport—Small Airport
Devereaux Rd Farm Strip—Small Airport
Django Field—Small Airport
Grey's Creek Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Indian Creek Field—Small Airport
Kenmore Aerodrome—Small Airport
Maniwaki AirportYMWSmall Airport
Mont Laurier Airport—Small Airport
Navan Bearbrook Airport—Small Airport
Ottawa/Embrun Aerodrome—Small Airport
Parti Field—Small Airport
Pontiac Airpark—Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lac-Sainte-Marie

What is the population of Lac-Sainte-Marie?

Lac-Sainte-Marie has a population of 677 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 79.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 62.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.4% female and 53.3% male.

Is Lac-Sainte-Marie expensive to live in?

The median household income is $65,500, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,000 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $352 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Lac-Sainte-Marie safe?

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

What is the weather like in Lac-Sainte-Marie?

Lac-Sainte-Marie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.7 inches, with 14.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lac-Sainte-Marie?

The unemployment rate in Lac-Sainte-Marie is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $885. There are 21 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 45 minutes, and 42.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Lac-Sainte-Marie?

The median home value in Lac-Sainte-Marie is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $352. The homeownership rate is 87.2%.

How are the schools in Lac-Sainte-Marie?

7.8% of adults in Lac-Sainte-Marie hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.7% have completed high school. 6.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Lac-Sainte-Marie?

The average commute in Lac-Sainte-Marie is 45 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 88.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 42.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Lac-Sainte-Marie?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Lac-Sainte-Marie is 94.1% White. 22.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 73.3% speak Spanish.

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