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Montréal, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,762,949 Population 12,519/sq mi density
$63,600 Median Income $46,600 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$870 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 232 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$63,600 median income, 10.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $870/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Montréal, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,600
15% below
$46,600 per capita
Home Value
$500,000
77% above
Median Rent
$870/mo
25% below
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
19.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
186% above
17.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
232 sunny days/yr

How Montréal Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Montréal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
177%
Rent
75%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
286%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Montréal a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Montréal residents earn a median household income of $63,600 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,600. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,899 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Montréal is $500,000 , 77% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $870/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

20.3% of adults in Montréal hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 19.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Montréal has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,762,949
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density12,519/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

C+
Median Income$63,600
Per Capita$46,600
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty17.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$896

Housing

C
Home Value$500,000
Rent$870
Ownership36.4%
Housing Units816,355
Rent Burden24.2%

Crime

C+
Property50/100K
Burglary7/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days232/yr
Rain45.9 in/yr
Elevation741 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+19.4%
Graduate+12.2%

Community

Commute32 min

Did You Know?

28.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
43.6% work from home.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.