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Matagami, QC

Quebec

Matagami is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,402. Residents earn $95,000 per year, which is 26% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,402 Population 48/sq mi density
$95,000 Median Income $52,500 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$604 Median Rent 6.6% income on rent
32°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$95,000 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $604/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $95,000
26% higher than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.4%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent $604
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.9%
36% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.4%
56% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,402
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$52,500
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty5.4%
Commute13 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$604
Ownership78.5%
Housing Units605
Rent Burden6.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (0°C)
Rain35.7 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation846 ft (258 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+20.1%
Graduate+3.9%

Community

Commute13 min

Is Matagami a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Matagami receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Matagami offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Matagami is $95,000, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Matagami is $100,000, 65% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x 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

7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Matagami has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F. Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches, including 12.2 inches of snow.

Matagami has a population of 1,402 with a density of 48 people per square mile, spread across 29.0 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.7% female and 52% male. The city is predominantly White (96.1%), with 2.5% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 2.1% of residents, while 94.3% speak Spanish.

Population

1,402
Total Population
2021 Census
48
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
29.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52%
Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Matagami vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 2.1%
97% below US avg
Spanish 94.3%
604% above US avg
Other Languages 3.6%

Social Characteristics

Matagami vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Matagami is $95,000, which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,500 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,010, 29% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 43 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 10.7% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Matagami vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$95,000
26% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,500
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.4%
56% below US avg
Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.1 min
Drive Alone73.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Matagami is $100,000, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $604 (48% below the national average of $1,163). 78.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 605 total housing units in the city. 6.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.1x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$604
48% below US avg
Rent Burden6.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.5%
Owner-Occupied78.5%
Renter-Occupied21.5%
Housing Units605

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, Matagami receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Matagami 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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Matagami has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 271 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 35.7 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 846 feet.

Temperature

-2°F Jan (-19°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average32.3°F
40% below US avg
January Average-2°F (-19°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Area29.0 sq mi (75.1 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates49.7633°N, 77.6274°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 12.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -2°F (-19°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 2°F (-17°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 14°F (-10°C) 1.9 in
April 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
May 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
June 56°F (14°C) 3.9 in
July 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
September 51°F (10°C) 4.3 in
October 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 2.6 in
December 7°F (-14°C) 2.2 in

Matagami has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from -2°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.3").

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7.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 78% below the national average of 33.7%. 20.1% have completed high school. 3.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 73% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.4%
78% below US avg
High School+20.1%
Graduate Degree+3.9%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density48/sq mi
Total Area29.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.1 min
Drive Alone73.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.7%

Schools in Matagami

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Galinée - - - -
École Le Delta - - - -
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Hotels in Matagami

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Matag

Clinics in Matagami

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre régional de santé et des services sociaux de la Baie-James

Dentists in Matagami

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique dentaire Nancy Trudel

Gas Stations in Matagami

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso - Dépanne-Nord
Shell

Banks in Matagami

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caisse Desjardins d'Amos - Centre de services Matagami

Golf Courses in Matagami

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Club De Golf Matagami

Airports Near Matagami

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Matagami AirportYNMMedium Airport
Lebel-sur-Quevillon AirportYLSSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Matagami

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église du Sacré-Coeur

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Frequently Asked Questions About Matagami

What is the population of Matagami?

Matagami has a population of 1,402 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 29.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.7% female and 52% male.

Is Matagami expensive to live in?

The median household income is $95,000, 26% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $100,000 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Matagami safe?

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

What is the weather like in Matagami?

Matagami has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average -2°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.7 inches, with 12.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Matagami?

Matagami has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,010. There are 43 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 13 minutes, and 10.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Matagami?

The median home value in Matagami is $100,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $604. The homeownership rate is 78.5%.

How are the schools in Matagami?

7.4% of adults in Matagami hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.1% have completed high school. 3.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Matagami?

The average commute in Matagami is 13 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 73% of workers drive alone to work, and 10.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Matagami?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Matagami is 96.1% White, 2.5% Black or African American. 2.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 94.3% speak Spanish.

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