Malartic, QC

Quebec

Malartic is a small town in Quebec with a population of 3,355. Residents earn $69,500 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,355 Population 59/sq mi density
$69,500 Median Income $48,640 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$660 Median Rent 11.5% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$69,500 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $660/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,500
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.2%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $660
43% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.2%
72% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.6%
10% higher than US avg

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

People

Population3,355
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density59/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B
Median Income$69,500
Per Capita$48,640
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty13.6%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$660
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,480
Rent Burden11.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,047 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+19.2%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Malartic a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Malartic 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 above-average unemployment. Malartic offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Malartic is $69,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.6% 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 Malartic is $200,000, 29% 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 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.2% have completed high school.

Malartic has a population of 3,355 with a density of 59 people per square mile. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.9%), with 1.9% Asian.

Population

3,355
Total Population
2021 Census
59
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
56.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Malartic vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only3.0%
96% below US avg
Spanish93.3%
596% above US avg
Other Languages3.7%

Social Characteristics

Malartic vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Malartic is $69,500, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Malartic vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,500
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$48,640

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.6%
10% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.4 min
Drive Alone84.8%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home9.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Malartic is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $660 (43% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$660
43% below US avg
Rent Burden11.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied57.8%
Renter-Occupied42.6%
Housing Units1,480

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Malartic vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Malartic vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation1,047 ft (319 m)
Area56.9 sq mi (147.4 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates48.1363°N, 78.1253°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.2%
84% below US avg
High School+19.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density59/sq mi
Total Area56.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.4 min
Drive Alone84.8%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home9.3%

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