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Morin-Heights, QC

Quebec

Morin-Heights is a small town in Quebec with a population of 4,678. Residents earn $86,000 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,678 Population 217/sq mi density
$86,000 Median Income $58,950 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$810 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$86,000 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $810/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $86,000
14% higher than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.5%
48% lower than US avg
Median Rent $810
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
108% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.2%
18% lower than US avg

How Morin-Heights Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,678
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density217/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B+
Median Income$86,000
Per Capita$58,950
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty10.2%
Commute32 min

Housing

A
Home Value$400,000
Rent$810
Ownership82.8%
Housing Units2,210
Rent Burden18.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain46.0 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation781 ft (238 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+23.4%
Graduate+8.1%

Community

Commute32 min

Is Morin-Heights a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Morin-Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Morin-Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Morin-Heights is $86,000, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Morin-Heights is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $810 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x 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

17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Morin-Heights has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 253 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches, including 18.0 inches of snow.

Morin-Heights has a population of 4,678 with a density of 217 people per square mile, spread across 21.6 square miles. The median age is 54.4 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (97.2%), with 1.4% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 17% of residents, while 74.8% speak Spanish.

Population

4,678
Total Population
2021 Census
217
People / sq mi
54.4yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
21.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Morin-Heights vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 17.0%
78% below US avg
Spanish 74.8%
458% above US avg
Other Languages 8.2%

Social Characteristics

Morin-Heights vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Morin-Heights is $86,000, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,950 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,134, 21% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 145 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes. 30.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Morin-Heights vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,000
14% above US avg
Per Capita Income$58,950
Avg Weekly Wage$1,134

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.2%
18% below US avg
Establishments (County)145

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.8 min
Drive Alone89.6%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home30.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Morin-Heights is $400,000, 42% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $810 (30% below the national average of $1,163). 82.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,210 total housing units in the city. 18.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$400,000
42% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$810
30% below US avg
Rent Burden18.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.8%
Owner-Occupied82.8%
Renter-Occupied17.2%
Housing Units2,210

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, Morin-Heights receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Morin-Heights 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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Morin-Heights has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 781 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average38.6°F
29% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation781 ft (238 m)
Area21.6 sq mi (56.0 km²)
Population Density217/sq mi
Coordinates45.9001°N, 74.2492°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 18.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

183 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 95 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 121 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 17 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 46 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 124 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 8 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 16 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 68 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 50 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 64 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 80 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 78 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 72 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 86 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 39 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 83 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 33 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 79 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 47 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 88 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 33 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 3.2 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 4.4 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 4.1 in

Morin-Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 8°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.0").

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17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% below the national average of 33.7%. 23.4% have completed high school. 8.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 89.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.5%
48% below US avg
High School+23.4%
Graduate Degree+8.1%
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density217/sq mi
Total Area21.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.8 min
Drive Alone89.6%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home30.2%

Schools in Morin-Heights

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire de Morin Heights
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Radio Stations near Morin-Heights

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Morin-Heights

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecology Centre
Musée d'art contemporain des Laurentides
Musée du Ski
Musée Zénon-Alary

Libraries in Morin-Heights

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Saint-Hippolyte0.0
Bibliothèque de Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs0.0
Bibliothèque du Lac0.0
Bibliothèque Francine Paquette de Val-Morin0.0
Bibliothèque Marie-Antoinette-Foucher0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Lachute0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Canut0.0
Biblitheque Gaston-Miron0.0
Brownsburg Bibliotheque0.0
Future Bibliothèque0.0
Morin Heights Public Library0.0
Réseau BIBLIO des Laurentides0.0
St-Sauveur Biblotheque0.0
Val-David Bibliotheque0.0

Farmers Markets in Morin-Heights

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché d'été de Val-David
Vogel
Yann & Cie

Hotels in Morin-Heights

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Alila
Ofuro Station Zen

Cafes in Morin-Heights

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café du randonneur
Mickey's Café

Gas Stations in Morin-Heights

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Ultramar

Golf Courses in Morin-Heights

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balmoral Golf Club

Breweries in Morin-Heights

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Sir John
Camp de Base

Stadiums & Teams in Morin-Heights

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Morin-Heights

21 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Belle Neige 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
Mont Tremblant Resort 0.0 $0
Mont Blanc 0.0 $0
Ski Montcalm 0.0 $0
Vallée Bleue 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Rigaud 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Avalanche 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
Mont Habitant 0.0 $0
Glissade 0.0 $0
Bois Duvernay 0.0 $0

Airports Near Morin-Heights

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportYULLarge Airport
Mont-Tremblant International AirportYTMMedium Airport
Montreal Mirabel International AirportYMXMedium Airport
Alexandria AerodromeSmall Airport
Hawkesbury (East) AirportSmall Airport
Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm FieldSmall Airport
Hawkesbury AirportSmall Airport
Herb's Travel Plaza AirstripSmall Airport
Joliette AirportSmall Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) AirportSmall Airport
Lachute AirportSmall Airport
Lancaster AirparkSmall Airport
Maxville (Bourdon Farm) AirportSmall Airport
Maxville AirportSmall Airport
Mont-Tremblant/Saint-Jovite AirportSmall Airport
Montreal / Aéroparc Île PerrotSmall Airport
Montreal / St-Lazare AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Donat AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)Small Airport
Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie AerodromeSmall Airport
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Esprit AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Jérôme AirportSmall Airport
St-Michel-de-Napierville AirportSmall Airport
Val Morin AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Morin-Heights

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Morin-Heights

Treatment Centers in Morin-Heights

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de Réadaptation en Déficience Physique
Services Ambulatoires en Dépendance

Churches & Religious Organizations in Morin-Heights

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hillside Chapel
Notre-Dame-des-Nations
Témoins de Jéhovah (les)
Trinity Anglican Church
United Church

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Morin-Heights

What is the population of Morin-Heights?

Morin-Heights has a population of 4,678 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 217 people per square mile, spread across 21.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 54.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Morin-Heights expensive to live in?

The median household income is $86,000, 14% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $400,000 (42% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $810 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Morin-Heights safe?

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

What is the weather like in Morin-Heights?

Morin-Heights has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.0 inches, with 18.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Morin-Heights?

The unemployment rate in Morin-Heights is 7.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,134. There are 145 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 32 minutes, and 30.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Morin-Heights?

The median home value in Morin-Heights is $400,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $810. The homeownership rate is 82.8%.

How are the schools in Morin-Heights?

17.5% of adults in Morin-Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.4% have completed high school. 8.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Morin-Heights?

The average commute in Morin-Heights is 32 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 89.6% of workers drive alone to work, 1.5% use public transit, and 30.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Morin-Heights?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Morin-Heights is 97.2% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 0.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% Asian. 17% of residents speak only English at home, while 74.8% speak Spanish.

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