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Lamarche, QC

Quebec · Saguenay Metro

Lamarche is a small town in Quebec with a population of 476. Residents earn $61,200 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
476 Population 15/sq mi density
$61,200 Median Income $41,600 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$440 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
34°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$61,200 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $440/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $61,200
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.3%
93% lower than US avg
Median Rent $440
62% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

How Lamarche Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population476
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female52% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,200
Per Capita$41,600
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty18.4%
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$440
Ownership85.4%
Housing Units240
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation636 ft (194 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+24.4%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute34 min

Is Lamarche a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lamarche receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Lamarche has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lamarche is $61,200, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lamarche is $150,000, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $440 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

2.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lamarche has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F. Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 263 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches, including 15.2 inches of snow.

Lamarche has a population of 476 with a density of 15 people per square mile, spread across 31.5 square miles. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.9% female and 52.1% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 1% of residents, while 97.9% speak Spanish.

Population

476
Total Population
15
People / sq mi
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
31.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 46.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Lamarche vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 1.0%
99% below US avg
Spanish 97.9%
631% above US avg
Other Languages 1.0%

Social Characteristics

Lamarche vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lamarche is $61,200, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,600. The average weekly wage is $800, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 15 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 15.6% of workers work from home.

Income: Lamarche vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,200
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,600
Avg Weekly Wage$800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg
Establishments (County)15

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.6 min
Drive Alone93.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Lamarche is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $440 (62% below the national average of $1,163). 85.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 240 total housing units in the city. 0.0% 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$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$440
62% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.4%
Owner-Occupied85.4%
Renter-Occupied14.6%
Housing Units240

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, Lamarche receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Lamarche 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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Lamarche has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. The area gets 263 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 40.5 inches. The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 636 feet.

Temperature

-1°F Jan (-18°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average34.3°F
36% below US avg
January Average-1°F (-18°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation636 ft (194 m)
Area31.5 sq mi (81.5 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates48.7911°N, 71.4256°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 15.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 19, 2022.

Jul 11, 2013 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 149 km
Jul 12, 2000 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M4.2 143 km
Jun 16, 2011 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada M3.8 143 km
Jan 19, 2022 11 km SSE of Metabetchouan-Lac-a-la-Croix, Canada M2.5 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -1°F (-18°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 4°F (-16°C) 2.1 in
March 17°F (-8°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 33°F (1°C) 2.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
September 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in
October 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 3.2 in
December 10°F (-13°C) 3.0 in

Lamarche has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from -1°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and March the driest (2.0").

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2.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 93% below the national average of 33.7%. 24.4% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 93.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.3%
93% below US avg
High School+24.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density15/sq mi
Total Area31.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.6 min
Drive Alone93.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.6%

Radio Stations near Lamarche

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFIX-FM "Rouge FM 96.9" Saguenay, QC adult contemporary, bell media AAC+ 40 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean) Saguenay, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CFIX "Rouge 96.9" Saguenay, QC adult contemporary, bell media AAC+ 40 kbps
CJAB-FM "Energie Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean 94.5" Saguenay, QC bell media, geoblocking? AAC+ 40 kbps
CKGS "Hit Country 105.5 Beauce" Saguenay, QC country, francophone country MP3 96 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean) Saguenay, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Lamarche

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
L'Odyssée Des Bâtisseurs

Gas Stations in Lamarche

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gaz

Airports Near Lamarche

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alma AirportYTFMedium Airport
Saguenay-Bagotville AirportYBGMedium Airport
Chicoutimi/Saint-Honoré AerodromeSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lamarche

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre Dame-Rosaire

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lamarche

What is the population of Lamarche?

Lamarche has a population of 476 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 31.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 58.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 46.9% female and 52.1% male.

Is Lamarche expensive to live in?

The median household income is $61,200, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,000 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $440 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 Lamarche safe?

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

What is the weather like in Lamarche?

Lamarche has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average -1°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.5 inches, with 15.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lamarche?

The unemployment rate in Lamarche is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $800. There are 15 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 34 minutes, and 15.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Lamarche?

The median home value in Lamarche is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $440. The homeownership rate is 85.4%.

How are the schools in Lamarche?

2.3% of adults in Lamarche hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.4% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Lamarche?

The average commute in Lamarche is 34 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 93.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 15.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Lamarche?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Lamarche is 100% White. 1% of residents speak only English at home, while 97.9% speak Spanish.

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