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.

3.1 /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
B
Overall
3.1 / 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
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher
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
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,085
Rent Burden8.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation62 ft

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 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. 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.

Education

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

Maskinongé has a population of 2,323 with a density of 82 people per square mile. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.9%), with 1.7% Black.

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 Only0.9%
99% below US avg
Spanish97.8%
630% above US avg
Other Languages1.3%

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. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Maskinongé vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.3%
23% above US avg

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 average. Monthly rent averages $650 (44% 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$650
44% below US avg
Rent Burden8.4%

Ownership & Property

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

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area28.3 sq mi (73.3 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates46.2286°N, 73.0192°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
6.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg).

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)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density82/sq mi
Total Area28.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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

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