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Maskinongé, QC

Quebec

Maskinongé is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,323. Residents earn $59,600 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,323 Population 82/sq mi density
$59,600 Median Income $37,280 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$650 Median Rent 8.4% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$59,600 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $650/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $59,600
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.2%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $650
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.8%
61% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.3%
23% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,323
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,600
Per Capita$37,280
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty15.3%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$650
Ownership71.9%
Housing Units1,085
Rent Burden8.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+26.3%
Graduate+1.3%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Maskinongé a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Maskinongé 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, below-average incomes. Maskinongé offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Maskinongé is $59,600, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 15.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Maskinongé is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x 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

6.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Maskinongé has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 262 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches, including 14.4 inches of snow.

Maskinongé has a population of 2,323 with a density of 82 people per square mile, spread across 28.3 square miles. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.6% female and 52.2% male. The city is predominantly White (95.9%), with 1.7% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.9% of residents, while 97.8% speak Spanish.

Population

2,323
Total Population
2021 Census
82
People / sq mi
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
28.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Maskinongé vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.9%
99% below US avg
Spanish 97.8%
630% above US avg
Other Languages 1.3%

Social Characteristics

Maskinongé vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Maskinongé is $59,600, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,280. The average weekly wage is $717, 50% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 72 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 16.5% of workers work from home.

Income: Maskinongé vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,600
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,280
Avg Weekly Wage$717

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.3%
23% above US avg
Establishments (County)72

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.1 min
Drive Alone94.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Maskinongé is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $650 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 71.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,085 total housing units in the city. 8.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$650
44% below US avg
Rent Burden8.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.9%
Owner-Occupied71.9%
Renter-Occupied28.6%
Housing Units1,085

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, Maskinongé receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Maskinongé 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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Maskinongé has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 262 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 40.7 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.4°F
25% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area28.3 sq mi (73.3 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates46.2286°N, 73.0192°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 14.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

80 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Oct 2, 2024.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 139 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 112 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 134 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 112 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 109 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 56 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 138 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 136 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 39 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 29 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 132 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 130 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 124 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 122 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 145 km
Nov 6, 2012 Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada M3.7 140 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 150 km
Sep 12, 1995 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.7 129 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km S of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.6 134 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 2.4 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 4.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 3.1 in

Maskinongé has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 9°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.3").

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6.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 82% below the national average of 33.7%. 26.3% have completed high school. 1.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.2%
82% below US avg
High School+26.3%
Graduate Degree+1.3%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density82/sq mi
Total Area28.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.1 min
Drive Alone94.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.5%

Schools in Maskinongé

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Marie-Immaculée
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Radio Stations near Maskinongé

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKOB "FM 106.9 Mauricie" Trois-Rivieres, QC news, talk MP3
CFNJ misc AAC+ 80 kbps
CJLM-FM "O 103.5" Joliette, QC adult contemporary, adulte contemporain MP3 96 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec) Trois-Rivieres, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec) Trois-Rivieres, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Rythme 100,1 Mauricie adult pop MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Maskinongé

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biophare
Centre des arts contemporains du Québec à Sorel-Tracy
Maison des Gouverneurs
Musée des Abénakis
Musée Gilles Villeneuve

Libraries in Maskinongé

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BIBLIO Notre-Dame-De-Pierreville0.0
Bibliothèque «Le Survenant»0.0
Bibliothèque Adélard-Lambert0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Etienne-des-Grès0.0
Bibliothèque de Yamaska0.0
Bibliothèque Denise-L.-Noël0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Berthierville0.0
Bibliothèque Réjean Ducharme0.0
Louiseville Bibliotheque0.0
Marie-Didace0.0

Farmers Markets in Maskinongé

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Une Faim de Loup

Cafes in Maskinongé

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Gas Stations in Maskinongé

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Harnois
Ultramar

Breweries in Maskinongé

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Dépareillée
Microbrasserie Nouvelle France

Ski Resorts Near Maskinongé

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Mont Saint-Bruno 0.0 $0
Bois Duvernay 0.0 $0
Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond 0.0 $0
Ski Montagne coupée 0.0 $0

Airports Near Maskinongé

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportYHUMedium Airport
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Drummondville AirportSmall Airport
Joliette AirportSmall Airport
L'Assomption AirportSmall Airport
Lac à la Perchaude AirportSmall Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) AirportSmall Airport
Lac-à-la-Tortue AirportSmall Airport
Louiseville AirportSmall Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette AirportSmall Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe AerodromeSmall Airport
Sorel AirportSmall Airport
St-Dominique AirportSmall Airport
St-Esprit AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Louis-de-France AirportSmall Airport
St-Mathias AirportSmall Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil AirportSmall Airport
ULM Québec AerodromeSmall Airport
Valcourt AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Maskinongé

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste de Maskinongé

Churches & Religious Organizations in Maskinongé

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Presbytère de Maskinongé

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maskinongé

What is the population of Maskinongé?

Maskinongé has a population of 2,323 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 82 people per square mile, spread across 28.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.6% female and 52.2% male.

Is Maskinongé expensive to live in?

The median household income is $59,600, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Maskinongé safe?

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

What is the weather like in Maskinongé?

Maskinongé has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.7 inches, with 14.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Maskinongé?

The unemployment rate in Maskinongé is 5.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $717. There are 72 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 16.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Maskinongé?

The median home value in Maskinongé is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $650. The homeownership rate is 71.9%.

How are the schools in Maskinongé?

6.2% of adults in Maskinongé hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.3% have completed high school. 1.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Maskinongé?

The average commute in Maskinongé is 25 minutes. 94% of workers drive alone to work, and 16.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Maskinongé?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Maskinongé is 95.9% White, 1.7% Black or African American. 0.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 97.8% speak Spanish.

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