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Matapédia, QC

Quebec

Matapédia is a small town in Quebec with a population of 566. Residents earn $49,600 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
566 Population 21/sq mi density
$49,600 Median Income $36,200 per capita
$110,000 Home Value
$492 Median Rent 16.7% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$49,600 median income, 16.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, $492/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,600
34% lower than US avg
Home Value $110,000
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.0%
91% lower than US avg
Median Rent $492
58% lower than US avg
Unemployment 16.0%
344% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.8%
52% higher than US avg

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

People

Population566
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$49,600
Per Capita$36,200
Unemployment16.0%
Poverty18.8%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent$492
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units305
Rent Burden16.7%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation102 ft (31 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.0%
High School+28.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Matapédia a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Matapédia receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Matapédia has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Matapédia is $49,600, 34% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Matapédia is $110,000, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $492 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.3% have completed high school.

Matapédia has a population of 566 with a density of 21 people per square mile. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

566
Total Population
21
People / sq mi
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
27.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.9%
Female 53.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Matapédia vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only19.5%
75% below US avg
Spanish77.0%
475% above US avg
Other Languages3.5%

Social Characteristics

Matapédia vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Matapédia is $49,600, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Matapédia vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,600
34% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.0%
344% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.8%
52% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.3 min
Drive Alone97.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Matapédia is $110,000, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $492 (58% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,000
61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$492
58% below US avg
Rent Burden16.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.6%
Renter-Occupied34.4%
Housing Units305

Property Tax

3.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.0%
91% below US avg
High School+28.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density21/sq mi
Total Area27.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.3 min
Drive Alone97.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.5%

Nearby Cities

Atholville, NB 3,290 pop · 11.2 mi Pointe-à-la-Croix, QC 1,344 pop · 12.9 mi Campbellton, NB 7,047 pop · 13.2 mi Bois-Joli, NB 3,900 pop · 20.5 mi Balmoral, NB 1,603 pop · 23.5 mi Eel River Crossing, NB 1,844 pop · 24.7 mi Heron Bay, NB 5,536 pop · 26.0 mi Dalhousie, NB 3,223 pop · 27.4 mi Charlo, NB 1,323 pop · 28.9 mi Kedgwick, NB 1,986 pop · 29.1 mi Causapscal, QC 2,147 pop · 29.9 mi Nouvelle, QC 1,782 pop · 31.8 mi Lac-au-Saumon, QC 1,488 pop · 35.8 mi Saint-Quentin, NB 2,141 pop · 37.8 mi
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