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Montcalm, QC

Quebec

Montcalm is a small town in Quebec with a population of 632. Residents earn $61,600 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
632 Population 14/sq mi density
$61,600 Median Income $41,000 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$670 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$61,600 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $670/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,600
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.4%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $670
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.6%
194% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.0%
5% higher than US avg

How Montcalm Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population632
Median Age61.2 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

C+
Median Income$61,600
Per Capita$41,000
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty13.0%
Commute34 min

Housing

A
Home Value$250,000
Rent$670
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units280
Rent Burden12.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation197 ft (60 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+30.2%
Graduate+4.2%

Community

Commute34 min

Is Montcalm a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Montcalm 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. Montcalm has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Montcalm is $61,600, 18% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.6%, unemployment is notably high. 13.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Montcalm is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $670 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.2% have completed high school.

Montcalm has a population of 632 with a density of 14 people per square mile. The median age is 61.2 years, 57% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92%), with 4.4% Black, 2.7% Asian.

Population

632
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
61.2yrs
Median Age
57% above US avg
45.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Montcalm vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only20.6%
74% below US avg
Spanish73.0%
445% above US avg
Other Languages6.4%

Social Characteristics

Montcalm vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Montcalm is $61,600, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Montcalm vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,600
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.6%
194% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.0%
5% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.0 min
Drive Alone93.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home36.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Montcalm is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $670 (42% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$670
42% below US avg
Rent Burden12.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.1%
Renter-Occupied17.9%
Housing Units280

Property Tax

10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.4%
69% below US avg
High School+30.2%
Graduate Degree+4.2%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density14/sq mi
Total Area45.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.0 min
Drive Alone93.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home36.7%

Nearby Cities

Saint-Esprit, QC 2,011 pop · 1.1 mi Saint-Alexis, QC 1,370 pop · 4.4 mi Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan, QC 5,453 pop · 4.7 mi Lac-Lapierre, QC 2,480 pop · 4.7 mi Saint-Lin-Laurentides, QC 24,030 pop · 5.0 mi Sainte-Julienne, QC 11,173 pop · 5.8 mi Saint-Jacques, QC 4,302 pop · 6.7 mi Sainte-Marie-Salomé, QC 1,221 pop · 9.2 mi Saint-Calixte, QC 6,792 pop · 9.3 mi L'Épiphanie, QC 8,883 pop · 9.7 mi Saint-Liguori, QC 2,066 pop · 9.8 mi Mascouche, QC 51,183 pop · 10.2 mi Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, QC 15,221 pop · 10.6 mi Rawdon, QC 11,719 pop · 11.4 mi
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