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Mercier, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

3.4 /5.0
B Good
14,626 Population 824/sq mi density
$100,000 Median Income $52,800 per capita
$376,000 Home Value
$950 Median Rent 9.9% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 230 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$100,000 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$376,000 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Mercier, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$100,000
33% above
$52,800 per capita
Home Value
$376,000
33% above
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
9.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
24.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
5.5% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
230 sunny days/yr

How Mercier Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
133%
Home Value
133%
Rent
82%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mercier 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

Mercier residents earn a median household income of $100,000 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,800. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 453 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mercier is $376,000 , 33% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $950/month, with 9.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

12.2% of adults in Mercier hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 24.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Mercier has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population14,626
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density824/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,000
Per Capita$52,800
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty5.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015

Housing

A+
Home Value$376,000
Rent$950
Ownership81.0%
Housing Units5,395
Rent Burden9.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days230/yr
Rain51.1 in/yr
Elevation157 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+24.6%
Graduate+3.4%

Community

Commute30 min

Did You Know?

22.5% work from home.