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Métis-sur-Mer, QC

Quebec

Métis-sur-Mer is a small town in Quebec with a population of 594. Residents earn $51,200 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
594 Population 32/sq mi density
$51,200 Median Income $41,600 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$548 Median Rent 10.0% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$51,200 median income, 22.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $548/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,200
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.1%
58% lower than US avg
Median Rent $548
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment 22.2%
517% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 22.8%
84% higher than US avg

How Métis-sur-Mer Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population594
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density32/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$51,200
Per Capita$41,600
Unemployment22.2%
Poverty22.8%
Commute21 min

Housing

A
Home Value$200,000
Rent$548
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units300
Rent Burden10.0%

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+14.1%
Graduate+5.1%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Métis-sur-Mer a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Métis-sur-Mer receives an overall livability score of 2.9 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. Métis-sur-Mer has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Métis-sur-Mer is $51,200, 32% below the national average of $75,149. At 22.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 22.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Métis-sur-Mer is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $548 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 14.1% have completed high school.

Métis-sur-Mer has a population of 594 with a density of 32 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

594
Total Population
32
People / sq mi
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
18.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Métis-sur-Mer vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only10.1%
87% below US avg
Spanish84.9%
533% above US avg
Other Languages5.1%

Social Characteristics

Métis-sur-Mer vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Métis-sur-Mer is $51,200, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 22.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Métis-sur-Mer vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,200
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment22.2%
517% above US avg
Poverty Rate22.8%
84% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.6 min
Drive Alone84.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home36.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Métis-sur-Mer is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $548 (53% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$548
53% below US avg
Rent Burden10.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.0%
Renter-Occupied18.3%
Housing Units300

Property Tax

14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.1%
58% below US avg
High School+14.1%
Graduate Degree+5.1%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density32/sq mi
Total Area18.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.6 min
Drive Alone84.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home36.0%

Nearby Cities

Price, QC 1,729 pop · 7.9 mi Mont-Joli, QC 6,384 pop · 11.1 mi Saint-Ulric, QC 1,567 pop · 15.3 mi Sayabec, QC 1,706 pop · 16.0 mi Sainte-Luce, QC 2,845 pop · 19.0 mi Saint-Gabriel-de-Rimouski, QC 1,177 pop · 19.3 mi Luceville, QC 1,112 pop · 20.5 mi Matane, QC 13,987 pop · 23.9 mi Saint-Anaclet-de-Lessard, QC 3,019 pop · 24.0 mi Rimouski, QC 48,935 pop · 28.9 mi Amqui, QC 5,999 pop · 29.5 mi Pointe-aux-Outardes, QC 1,434 pop · 31.9 mi Saint-Narcisse-de-Rimouski, QC 1,084 pop · 33.6 mi Lac-au-Saumon, QC 1,488 pop · 34.4 mi
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