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.

3.2 /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
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$65,500 median income
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $352/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
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
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
UnemploymentN/A
Poverty12.8%
Commute45 min

Housing

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
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 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include 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. 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.

Education

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

Lac-Sainte-Marie has a population of 677 with a density of 9 people per square mile. The median age is 62.0 years, 59% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.1%).

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 Only22.2%
72% below US avg
Spanish73.3%
447% above US avg
Other Languages4.5%

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. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes.

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

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Poverty Rate12.8%
3% above US avg

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 average. Monthly rent averages $352 (70% below US avg).

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

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

Property Tax

7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg).

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)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density9/sq mi
Total Area79.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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

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