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Montcalm, QC

Quebec · Montreal Metro

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.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /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
41°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
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
Ownership82.1%
Housing Units280
Rent Burden12.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
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 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. 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.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

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

Climate & Weather

Montcalm has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 263 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches, including 14.6 inches of snow.

Montcalm has a population of 632 with a density of 14 people per square mile, spread across 45.5 square miles. The median age is 61.2 years, 57% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.2% female and 50.8% male. The city is predominantly White (92%), with 4.4% Black, 2.7% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 20.6% of residents, while 73% speak Spanish.

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 Only 20.6%
74% below US avg
Spanish 73.0%
445% above US avg
Other Languages 6.4%

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. Per capita income is $41,000. The average weekly wage is $788, 45% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 20 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 36.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Montcalm vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,600
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,000
Avg Weekly Wage$788

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.6%
194% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.0%
5% above US avg
Establishments (County)20

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 median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $670 (42% below the national average of $1,163). 82.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 280 total housing units in the city. 12.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

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

Homeownership82.1%
Owner-Occupied82.1%
Renter-Occupied17.9%
Housing Units280

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Montcalm receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Montcalm vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Montcalm has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.7°F
25% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area45.5 sq mi (117.7 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates45.8872°N, 73.6776°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 14.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

168 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2025.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 139 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 59 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 71 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 58 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 50 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 108 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 93 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 105 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 122 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 35 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 126 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 78 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 73 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 125 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 75 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 73 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 26 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 88 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 80 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1908 NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE Meteorological 15.0 m 33 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 2.4 in
April 38°F (4°C) 3.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in Wettest
October 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.8 in
December 19°F (-8°C) 3.2 in

Montcalm has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 10°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.3").

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10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 69% below the national average of 33.7%. 30.2% have completed high school. 4.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 93.3% of workers drive alone to work.

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)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density14/sq mi
Total Area45.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Radio Stations near Montcalm

32 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ICI Radio-Canada Première Montréal news, talk AAC 128 kbps
CJAD 800 local news, news talk MP3 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première - Montréal, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CHMP 985 FM talk MP3
BPM sports 91.9 sports MP3 64 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique - Montréal, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
PunkRockRadio.ca post-punk, punk MP3 192 kbps
CKLX-FM 91.9 "BPM Sports" Montreal, QC bpm sports, sports AAC 48 kbps
CFNV "AM 940" Montreal, QC classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
CFNJ misc AAC+ 80 kbps
CBC Radio One - Montreal, QC (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
ICI Musique - Montréal AAC 48 kbps
J-Pop Powerplay Kawaii japanese, japanese idols MP3 128 kbps
J-Pop Powerplay Kawaii (http) idol, japanese MP3 128 kbps
Techno.FM techno MP3 320 kbps
CFQR 600 canada, classic hits MP3 160 kbps
CIRA-FM 91.3 "Radio Ville Marie", Montreal, QC catholic, religious MP3 192 kbps
CJSQ "Radio Classique" Montreal, QC web stream (128K MP3) classical MP3 128 kbps
CFQR 600 Montreal, QC classic hits, news talk MP3 160 kbps
CKUT-FM 90.3 McGill University - Montreal, QC campus radio, community radio MP3 128 kbps
CKAC 730 "Radio Circulation" Montreal traffic information MP3
CJSQ "Radio Classique" Montreal, QC web stream (320K MP3) classical MP3 320 kbps
CKUT 90.3 FM alternative, campus radio MP3 192 kbps
CJPB-FM 90.7 "La Voix de St-Lo" Saint-Laurent, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CIBL-FM 101.5 Montreal, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
Magic FM Montreal AAC 128 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique Classique - Montreal, QC classical AAC 48 kbps
Gravity House deep house, house AAC+ 160 kbps
Radio Sport Montréal MP3
CJLV 1570 LaSalle, QC oldies MP3 64 kbps
CJLM-FM "O 103.5" Joliette, QC adult contemporary, adulte contemporain MP3 96 kbps
CKVL-FM 100.1 LaSalle, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Montcalm

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Banque canadienne national
Écomuseum de la Pointe-aux-Trembles
Maison Bélisle
Maison d'histoire de Terrebonne
Micromusée du Plan Bouchard
Musée d'art de Joliette
Société d'Histoire des Mille-Iles

Libraries in Montcalm

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibiliothèque de Sainte-Sophie0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque André-Guérard0.0
Bibliothèque Camille-Laurin0.0
Bibliothèque de Bois-des-Filion0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Ile-des-Moulins0.0
Bibliothèque de Lorraine0.0
Bibliothèque de Rivière-des-Prairies0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Paul0.0
Bibliothèque Edmond-Archambault0.0
Bibliothèque Gisèle Paré0.0
Bibliothèque Louise-Amélie-Panet0.0
Bibliothèque Ludovic-Laurier0.0
Bibliothèque Marius-Barbeau0.0
Bibliothèque Marius-Barbeau0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Bernard-Patenaude0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Crabtree0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sainte-Thérèse0.0
Bibliothèque Paul-Mercier0.0
Bibliothèque Rina-Lasnier0.0
Bibliothèque Robert-Lussier0.0
Bibliothèque Serge-Bouchard0.0
Espace des Bâtisseurs0.0

Breweries in Montcalm

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
L'Apothicaire Microbrasserie
Microbrasserie L'ours Brun

Stadiums & Teams in Montcalm

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Montcalm

22 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Mont Avalanche 0.0 $0
Ski Garceau 0.0 $0
Piste de Glisse 0.0 $0
Ski La Réserve 0.0 $0
Station touristique Val Saint-Côme 0.0 $0
Centre d’excellence acrobatique de Val Saint-Côme 0.0 $0
Zone Telemark Montagne Noir 0.0 $0
Ski Montagne coupée 0.0 $0
Ski Montcalm 0.0 $0
Vallée Bleue 0.0 $0
Belle Neige 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Rigaud 0.0 $0
Ski Chantecler 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Gabriel 0.0 $0
Sommet Olympia 0.0 $0
Ski Morin Heights 0.0 $0
Sommet Saint-Sauveur 0.0 $0
Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond 0.0 $0
Mont Habitant 0.0 $0
Glissade 0.0 $0
Bois Duvernay 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Saint-Bruno 0.0 $0

Airports Near Montcalm

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportYULLarge Airport
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportYHUMedium Airport
Montreal Mirabel International AirportYMXMedium Airport
St Jean AirportYJNMedium Airport
Bouthillier AirportSmall Airport
Farnham AirportSmall Airport
Grant AirportSmall Airport
Joliette AirportSmall Airport
L'Assomption AirportSmall Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) AirportSmall Airport
Lachute AirportSmall Airport
Lancaster AirparkSmall Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette AirportSmall Airport
Montreal / Aéroparc Île PerrotSmall Airport
Montreal / St-Lazare AirportSmall Airport
Richelieu AirportSmall Airport
Richelieu/Messier AirportSmall Airport
Rougemont AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Donat AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie AerodromeSmall Airport
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield AerodromeSmall Airport
Sorel AirportSmall Airport
St-Esprit AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Jérôme AirportSmall Airport
St-Mathias AirportSmall Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil AirportSmall Airport
St-Michel-de-Napierville AirportSmall Airport
ULM Québec AerodromeSmall Airport
Val Morin AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Montcalm

1 treatment centers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Montcalm

What is the population of Montcalm?

Montcalm has a population of 632 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 45.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 61.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.2% female and 50.8% male.

Is Montcalm expensive to live in?

The median household income is $61,600, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,000 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $670 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Montcalm safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Montcalm receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Montcalm?

Montcalm has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.4 inches, with 14.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Montcalm?

The job market in Montcalm faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $788. There are 20 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 34 minutes, and 36.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Montcalm?

The median home value in Montcalm is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $670. The homeownership rate is 82.1%.

How are the schools in Montcalm?

10.4% of adults in Montcalm hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.2% have completed high school. 4.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Montcalm?

The average commute in Montcalm is 34 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 93.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 36.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Montcalm?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Montcalm is 92% White, 4.4% Black or African American, 2.7% Asian. 20.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 73% speak Spanish.

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