Median Income
$58,000
23% lower than US avg
Home Value
$150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.0%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$302
74% lower than US avg
Unemployment
8.4%
133% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
16.4%
32% higher than US avg
How Mont-Carmel Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,160
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
C+
Median Income$58,000
Per Capita$37,600
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty16.4%
Commute22 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$302
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units535
Rent Burden6.7%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation551 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+19.5%
Graduate+1.1%
Is Mont-Carmel a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Mont-Carmel receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Mont-Carmel offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Mont-Carmel is $58,000, 23% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Mont-Carmel is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $302 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.5% have completed high school.
Mont-Carmel has a population of 1,160 with a density of 7 people per square mile. The median age is 54.0 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
1,160
Total Population
2021 Census
54.0yrs
Median Age
39% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Mont-Carmel vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 0.4% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Spanish | 98.7% |
| 637% above US avg |
Social Characteristics
Mont-Carmel vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Mont-Carmel is $58,000, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Income: Mont-Carmel vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $58,000 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $37,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.4% |
| 133% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% |
| 32% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |
The median home value in Mont-Carmel is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $302 (74% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $150,000 |
| 47% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $302 |
| 74% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 6.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 84.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.9% |
| Housing Units | 535 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Mont-Carmel vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Mont-Carmel vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Area | 165.4 sq mi (428.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4408°N, 69.8566°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |