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Matapédia, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

2.7 /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
37°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Matapédia, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,600
34% below
$36,200 per capita
Home Value
$110,000
61% below
Median Rent
$492/mo
58% below
16.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.0%
91% below
28.3% high school+
Unemployment
16.0%
344% above
18.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
259 sunny days/yr

How Matapédia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
39%
Rent
42%
Poverty
152%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
444%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Matapédia a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Matapédia residents earn a median household income of $49,600 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,200. The unemployment rate stands at 16.0% (344% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Matapédia is $110,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $492/month, with 16.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

3.0% of adults in Matapédia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 28.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Matapédia has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

C
Median Income$49,600
Per Capita$36,200
Unemployment16.0%
Poverty18.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$696

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent$492
Ownership65.6%
Housing Units305
Rent Burden16.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain42.7 in/yr
Elevation102 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute27 min