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Normétal, QC

Quebec

Normétal is a small town in Quebec with a population of 778. Residents earn $56,000 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
778 Population 37/sq mi density
$56,000 Median Income $45,200 per capita
$80,000 Home Value
$400 Median Rent 6.9% income on rent
33°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$56,000 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $400/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $56,000
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $80,000
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $400
66% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.7%
58% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 22.4%
81% higher than US avg

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

People

Population778
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density37/mi²
Male / Female51% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,000
Per Capita$45,200
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty22.4%
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$400
Ownership68.1%
Housing Units360
Rent Burden6.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (0°C)
Rain34.4 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation1,158 ft (353 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+15.8%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute36 min

Is Normétal a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Normétal receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Normétal offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Normétal is $56,000, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 22.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Normétal is $80,000, 72% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $400 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 15.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Normétal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F. Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 274 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches, including 11.7 inches of snow.

Normétal has a population of 778 with a density of 37 people per square mile, spread across 21.3 square miles. The median age is 46.4 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.1% female and 51.3% male. The city is predominantly White (99.4%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.6% of residents, while 96.2% speak Spanish.

Population

778
Total Population
2021 Census
37
People / sq mi
46.4yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
21.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Normétal vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.6%
99% below US avg
Spanish 96.2%
618% above US avg
Other Languages 3.2%

Social Characteristics

Normétal vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Normétal is $56,000, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,200 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $869, 39% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 24 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 8.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Normétal vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,000
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,200
Avg Weekly Wage$869

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above US avg
Poverty Rate22.4%
81% above US avg
Establishments (County)24

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.1 min
Drive Alone73.3%
Public Transit8.3%
Work from Home8.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Normétal is $80,000, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $400 (66% below the national average of $1,163). 68.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 360 total housing units in the city. 6.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,000
72% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$400
66% below US avg
Rent Burden6.9%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.1%
Owner-Occupied68.1%
Renter-Occupied31.9%
Housing Units360

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, Normétal receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Normétal 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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Normétal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 274 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 34.4 inches. The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,158 feet.

Temperature

-1°F Jan (-19°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average32.7°F
39% below US avg
January Average-1°F (-19°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,158 ft (353 m)
Area21.3 sq mi (55.2 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates49.0002°N, 79.3664°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.4"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 11.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jul 25, 2020.

Jan 3, 2006 68 km NNW of Iroquois Falls, Canada M3.7 130 km
Feb 1, 1999 58 km NNW of Iroquois Falls, Canada M3.4 118 km
Jul 25, 2020 33 km NW of Malartic, Canada M2.9 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -1°F (-19°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 2°F (-17°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 15°F (-10°C) 1.5 in
April 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
July 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in
September 51°F (10°C) 4.5 in Wettest
October 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 2.6 in
December 7°F (-14°C) 2.4 in

Normétal has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from -1°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.4").

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0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 15.8% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 73.3% of workers drive alone to work, while 8.3% use public transit.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+15.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density37/sq mi
Total Area21.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.1 min
Drive Alone73.3%
Public Transit8.3%
Work from Home8.3%

Radio Stations near Normétal

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Normétal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Muncipale de Beaucanton0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0

Airports Near Normétal

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Sarre AirportSSQSmall Airport

Post Offices in Normétal

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Normétal

Churches & Religious Organizations in Normétal

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de Saint-Lambert
Paroisses de Saint-Louis-de-France

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Frequently Asked Questions About Normétal

What is the population of Normétal?

Normétal has a population of 778 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 21.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.1% female and 51.3% male.

Is Normétal expensive to live in?

The median household income is $56,000, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $400 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Normétal safe?

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

What is the weather like in Normétal?

Normétal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average -1°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.4 inches, with 11.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Normétal?

The unemployment rate in Normétal is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $869. There are 24 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 36 minutes, and 8.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Normétal?

The median home value in Normétal is $80,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $400. The homeownership rate is 68.1%.

How are the schools in Normétal?

0.0% of adults in Normétal hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 15.8% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Normétal?

The average commute in Normétal is 36 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 73.3% of workers drive alone to work, 8.3% use public transit, and 8.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Normétal?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Normétal is 99.4% White. 0.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 96.2% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

La Sarre, QC 7,358 pop · 15.8 mi Macamic, QC 2,744 pop · 24.0 mi Palmarolle, QC 1,386 pop · 24.4 mi Trécesson, QC 1,232 pop · 52.3 mi Rouyn-Noranda, QC 42,313 pop · 55.0 mi Black River-Matheson, ON 2,572 pop · 59.4 mi Saint-Félix-de-Dalquier, QC 1,026 pop · 61.2 mi Iroquois Falls, ON 4,418 pop · 62.0 mi Amos, QC 12,675 pop · 64.3 mi Kirkland Lake, ON 7,750 pop · 66.6 mi Rivière-Héva, QC 1,495 pop · 74.4 mi Cochrane, ON 5,390 pop · 75.6 mi Malartic, QC 3,355 pop · 82.4 mi Englehart, ON 1,442 pop · 84.5 mi
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