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Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, QC

Quebec

Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine is a small city in Quebec with a population of 12,190. Residents earn $75,000 per year, which is 0% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
12,190 Population 204/sq mi density
$75,000 Median Income $46,560 per capita
$224,000 Home Value
$660 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 265 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
$75,000 median income, 11.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$224,000 home value, $660/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $75,000
0% lower than US avg
Home Value $224,000
21% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.1%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $660
43% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.5%
219% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.3%
17% lower than US avg

How Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population12,190
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density204/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$46,560
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty10.3%
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$224,000
Rent$660
Ownership75.4%
Housing Units5,580
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain39.2 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation200 ft (61 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+18.3%
Graduate+2.2%

Community

Commute16 min

Is Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine 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. Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine is $75,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.5%, unemployment is notably high. 10.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine is $224,000, 21% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $660 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 3x 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

10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 18.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 265 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches, including 16.9 inches of snow.

Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine has a population of 12,190 with a density of 204 people per square mile, spread across 59.9 square miles. The median age is 54.8 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.3% female and 48.7% male. The city is predominantly White (99.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 2.1% of residents, while 97.1% speak Spanish.

Population

12,190
Total Population
204
People / sq mi
54.8yrs
Median Age
41% above US avg
59.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 2.1%
97% below US avg
Spanish 97.1%
625% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine is $75,000, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,560 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $895, 38% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 11.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 378 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 9.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,000
0% below US avg
Per Capita Income$46,560
Avg Weekly Wage$895

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.5%
219% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.3%
17% below US avg
Establishments (County)378

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.6 min
Drive Alone91.3%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home9.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine is $224,000, 21% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $660 (43% below the national average of $1,163). 75.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 5,580 total housing units in the city. 9.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$224,000
21% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$660
43% below US avg
Rent Burden9.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.4%
Owner-Occupied75.4%
Renter-Occupied24.6%
Housing Units5,580

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, Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine 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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Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.2 inches. The area receives 16.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Area59.9 sq mi (155.1 km²)
Population Density204/sq mi
Coordinates47.4083°N, 61.7806°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 16.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.64"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 238 km
2009 Bill Category 1 251 km
2003 Juan Category 1 220 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 194 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 213 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.9 in
February 17°F (-8°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 25°F (-4°C) 3.1 in
April 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in
May 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.2 in Wettest

Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 17°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (2.6").

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10.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 70% below the national average of 33.7%. 18.3% have completed high school. 2.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 91.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.1%
70% below US avg
High School+18.3%
Graduate Degree+2.2%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density204/sq mi
Total Area59.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.6 min
Drive Alone91.3%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home9.1%

Schools in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Centrale
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Radio Stations near Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFIM 92.7 Cap-aux-Meules, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'Interprétation - Exposition Sel
Écomusée de la Mi-Carême
Le Site D’autrefois
Musée de la mer

Libraries in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Jean-Lapierre0.0

Gas Stations in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA #11413591130

Banks in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins

Breweries in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
À l'abri de la Tempête

Airports Near Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Îles-de-la-Madeleine AirportYGRMedium Airport
L'Île d'Entrée AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de Sainte-Madeleine

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Frequently Asked Questions About Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

What is the population of Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine?

Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine has a population of 12,190 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 204 people per square mile, spread across 59.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 54.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.3% female and 48.7% male.

Is Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine expensive to live in?

The median household income is $75,000, 0% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $224,000 (21% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $660 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine safe?

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

What is the weather like in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine?

Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.2 inches, with 16.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine?

The job market in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $895. There are 378 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 16 minutes, and 9.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine?

The median home value in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine is $224,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $660. The homeownership rate is 75.4%.

How are the schools in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine?

10.1% of adults in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 18.3% have completed high school. 2.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine?

The average commute in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine is 16 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 91.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine is 99.6% White. 2.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 97.1% speak Spanish.

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