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Montréal-Est, QC

Quebec

Montréal-Est is a small town in Quebec with a population of 4,394. Residents earn $64,500 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,394 Population 937/sq mi density
$64,500 Median Income $41,360 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$830 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$64,500 median income, 8.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $830/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,500
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.4%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $830
29% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.5%
136% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.9%
28% higher than US avg

How Montréal-Est Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,394
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density937/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 81%

Economy

C+
Median Income$64,500
Per Capita$41,360
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty15.9%
Commute31 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$830
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,015
Rent Burden18.9%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation56 ft (17 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+24.4%
Graduate+2.1%

Community

Commute31 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Montréal-Est a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Montréal-Est receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Montréal-Est has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Montréal-Est is $64,500, 14% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Montréal-Est is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $830 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Montréal-Est has a population of 4,394 with a density of 937 people per square mile. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80.9%), with 2.9% Hispanic, 12.2% Black, 1.6% Asian.

Population

4,394
Total Population
2021 Census
937
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
4.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Montréal-Est vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only4.2%
95% below US avg
Spanish81.2%
506% above US avg
Other Languages14.6%

Social Characteristics

Montréal-Est vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Montréal-Est is $64,500, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Montréal-Est vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,500
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,360

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.9%
28% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.6 min
Drive Alone73.8%
Public Transit14.6%
Work from Home15.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Montréal-Est is $348,000, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $830 (29% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,000
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$830
29% below US avg
Rent Burden18.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied37.7%
Renter-Occupied62.5%
Housing Units2,015

Property Tax

In Montréal-Est, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Montréal-Est vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.4%
81% below US avg
High School+24.4%
Graduate Degree+2.1%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density937/sq mi
Total Area4.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.6 min
Drive Alone73.8%
Public Transit14.6%
Work from Home15.8%

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