Mont-Royal, QC

Quebec

Mont-Royal is a small city in Quebec with a population of 20,953. Residents earn $123,000 per year, which is 64% above the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
20,953 Population 7,192/sq mi density
$123,000 Median Income $103,000 per capita
$1,390,000 Home Value
$1,130 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 232 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$123,000 median income, 7.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,390,000 home value, $1,130/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $123,000
64% higher than US avg
Home Value $1,390,000
393% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.6%
15% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,130
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.9%
119% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.7%
14% lower than US avg

How Mont-Royal Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population20,953
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density7,192/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 68%

Economy

B+
Median Income$123,000
Per Capita$103,000
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty10.7%
Commute26 min

Housing

F
Home Value$1,390,000
Rent$1,130
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units7,730
Rent Burden21.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQIN/A
Rain53.6 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation157 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+12.9%
Graduate+25.7%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Mont-Royal a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mont-Royal receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Mont-Royal has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mont-Royal is $123,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 64% above $75,149. This places Mont-Royal among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mont-Royal is $1,390,000, making it a premium housing market at 393% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,130 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 11.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 12.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Mont-Royal experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches, including 73.4 inches of snow.

Mont-Royal has a population of 20,953 with a density of 7,192 people per square mile. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (67.7%), with 1.7% Hispanic, 2.8% Black, 15.8% Asian.

Population

20,953
Total Population
2021 Census
7,192
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
2.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

Mont-Royal vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only17.7%
77% below US avg
Spanish39.3%
193% above US avg
Other Languages43.1%

Social Characteristics

Mont-Royal vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mont-Royal is $123,000, which is 64% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Mont-Royal vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$123,000
64% above US avg
Per Capita Income$103,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.9%
119% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.7%
14% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.4 min
Drive Alone68.2%
Public Transit15.4%
Work from Home65.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Mont-Royal is $1,390,000, 393% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,130 (3% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1,390,000
393% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,130
3% below US avg
Rent Burden21.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.1%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units7,730

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Mont-Royal vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Mont-Royal vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Mont-Royal has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.6 inches. The area enjoys 232 sunny days per year.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.6 inches
41% above US avg
Snowfall73.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density7,192/sq mi
Coordinates45.5168°N, 73.6492°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.6%
15% below US avg
High School+12.9%
Graduate Degree+25.7%
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density7,192/sq mi
Total Area2.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.4 min
Drive Alone68.2%
Public Transit15.4%
Work from Home65.5%

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