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Montpellier, QC

Quebec · Ottawa-Gatineau Metro

Montpellier is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,112. Residents earn $54,800 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,112 Population 12/sq mi density
$54,800 Median Income $36,500 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$552 Median Rent 12.1% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$54,800 median income, 18.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $552/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $54,800
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.9%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $552
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment 18.9%
425% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.2%
31% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,112
Median Age60.4 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C
Median Income$54,800
Per Capita$36,500
Unemployment18.9%
Poverty16.2%
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$552
Ownership82.9%
Housing Units585
Rent Burden12.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation702 ft (214 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+27.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute35 min

Is Montpellier a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Montpellier receives an overall livability score of 2.7 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, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Montpellier has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Montpellier is $54,800, 27% below the national average of $75,149. At 18.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Montpellier is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $552 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x 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

4.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Montpellier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 259 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches, including 15.2 inches of snow.

Montpellier has a population of 1,112 with a density of 12 people per square mile, spread across 95.0 square miles. The median age is 60.4 years, 55% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.3% female and 52.7% male. The city is predominantly White (98.2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 4.1% of residents, while 92.8% speak Spanish.

Population

1,112
Total Population
12
People / sq mi
60.4yrs
Median Age
55% above US avg
95.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Montpellier vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 4.1%
95% below US avg
Spanish 92.8%
592% above US avg
Other Languages 3.2%

Social Characteristics

Montpellier vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Montpellier is $54,800, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,500. The average weekly wage is $702, 51% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 18.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 34 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 25.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Montpellier vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,800
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,500
Avg Weekly Wage$702

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.9%
425% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.2%
31% above US avg
Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.3 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Montpellier is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $552 (53% below the national average of $1,163). 82.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 585 total housing units in the city. 12.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$552
53% below US avg
Rent Burden12.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.9%
Owner-Occupied82.9%
Renter-Occupied17.1%
Housing Units585

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, Montpellier receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Montpellier 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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Montpellier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 702 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.2°F
27% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation702 ft (214 m)
Area95.0 sq mi (246.1 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates45.8556°N, 75.1637°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.5"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 15.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

181 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 24 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M5.1 93 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 76 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
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 80 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 59 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 65 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 35 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 26 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 40 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 26 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 147 km
Mar 6, 1991 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada M3.9 140 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 52 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 105 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 55 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 29 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 120 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 48 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 35 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 11°F (-11°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 22°F (-5°C) 2.8 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.1 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
November 33°F (0°C) 3.9 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 3.2 in

Montpellier has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 9°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").

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4.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 85% below the national average of 33.7%. 27.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 86.4% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.9%
85% below US avg
High School+27.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density12/sq mi
Total Area95.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.3 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.4%

Radio Stations near Montpellier

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJRO-FM 107.7 Carlsbad Springs, ON community radio, radio communautaire AAC 128 kbps
CIWW CityNews Ottawa news, sport AAC+ 47 kbps
CJFO 94.5 "Unique FM" Ottawa, ON MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Montpellier

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d’interprétation du Patrimoine de Plaisance
Mulgrave & Derry Historical Society
Musée des Pionniers
Société historique Louis-Joseph-Papineau

Libraries in Montpellier

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BIBLIO0.0
Bibliothèque de Chénéville0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Montpellier

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Place du Marché

Golf Courses in Montpellier

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club de Golf Montpellier

Ski Resorts Near Montpellier

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Camp Fortune 0.0 $0
Mont Cascades Ski 0.0 $0
Sommet Edelweiss 0.0 $0
Mont Blanc 0.0 $0
Mont Tremblant Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Montpellier

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International AirportYOWLarge Airport
Mont-Tremblant International AirportYTMMedium Airport
Ottawa / Gatineau AirportYNDMedium Airport
Ottawa / Rockcliffe AirportYROMedium Airport
Alexandria AerodromeSmall Airport
CheneySmall Airport
Devereaux Rd Farm StripSmall Airport
Grey's Creek Private AirstripSmall Airport
Hawkesbury (East) AirportSmall Airport
Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm FieldSmall Airport
Hawkesbury AirportSmall Airport
Herb's Travel Plaza AirstripSmall Airport
Indian Creek FieldSmall Airport
Kenmore AerodromeSmall Airport
Maxville (Bourdon Farm) AirportSmall Airport
Maxville AirportSmall Airport
Mont Laurier AirportSmall Airport
Mont-Tremblant/Saint-Jovite AirportSmall Airport
Navan Bearbrook AirportSmall Airport
Ottawa / Casselman (Shea Field)Small Airport
Ottawa / Manotick (Hope Field)Small Airport
Ottawa/Embrun AerodromeSmall Airport
Pendleton AirportSmall Airport
St. André-Avellin AerodromeSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Montpellier

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Consolation

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Frequently Asked Questions About Montpellier

What is the population of Montpellier?

Montpellier has a population of 1,112 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 95.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 60.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.3% female and 52.7% male.

Is Montpellier expensive to live in?

The median household income is $54,800, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $552 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Montpellier safe?

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

What is the weather like in Montpellier?

Montpellier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.5 inches, with 15.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Montpellier?

The job market in Montpellier faces challenges, with unemployment at 18.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $702. There are 34 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 35 minutes, and 25.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Montpellier?

The median home value in Montpellier is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $552. The homeownership rate is 82.9%.

How are the schools in Montpellier?

4.9% of adults in Montpellier hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Montpellier?

The average commute in Montpellier is 35 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 86.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 25.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Montpellier?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Montpellier is 98.2% White, 0.9% Black or African American. 4.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 92.8% speak Spanish.

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