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Matagami, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

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

Matagami, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,000
26% above
$52,500 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
65% below
Median Rent
$604/mo
48% below
6.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
78% below
20.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
5.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
32°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Matagami Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Matagami's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
126%
Home Value
35%
Rent
52%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Matagami a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Matagami residents earn a median household income of $95,000 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,500. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Matagami is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $604/month, with 6.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.4% of adults in Matagami hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 20.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Matagami has an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

A
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$52,500
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty5.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010

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
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain35.7 in/yr
Elevation846 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute13 min