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Saint-Alexis-de-Matapédia, QC

Quebec

Saint-Alexis-de-Matapédia is a small town in Quebec with a population of 519. Residents earn $48,000 per year, which is 36% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
519 Population 16/sq mi density
$48,000 Median Income $33,200 per capita
$90,000 Home Value
$460 Median Rent 6.4% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$48,000 median income, 26.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $460/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,000
36% lower than US avg
Home Value $90,000
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.6%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $460
60% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 26.7%
642% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.0%
45% higher than US avg

How Saint-Alexis-de-Matapédia Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population519
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C
Median Income$48,000
Per Capita$33,200
Unemployment26.7%
Poverty18.0%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$460
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units260
Rent Burden6.4%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation899 ft (274 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+20.2%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute22 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Saint-Alexis-de-Matapédia a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Alexis-de-Matapédia receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Saint-Alexis-de-Matapédia has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Alexis-de-Matapédia is $48,000, 36% below the national average of $75,149. At 26.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Alexis-de-Matapédia is $90,000, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $460 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

Saint-Alexis-de-Matapédia has a population of 519 with a density of 16 people per square mile. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99%), with 2% Hispanic.

Population

519
Total Population
16
People / sq mi
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
32.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Alexis-de-Matapédia vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.9%
98% below US avg
Spanish96.2%
618% above US avg
Other Languages1.9%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Alexis-de-Matapédia vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Alexis-de-Matapédia is $48,000, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 26.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Saint-Alexis-de-Matapédia vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,000
36% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment26.7%
642% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.0%
45% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Drive Alone75.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Alexis-de-Matapédia is $90,000, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $460 (60% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,000
68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$460
60% below US avg
Rent Burden6.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.7%
Renter-Occupied15.4%
Housing Units260

Property Tax

In Saint-Alexis-de-Matapédia, 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: Saint-Alexis-de-Matapédia 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

5.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.6%
83% below US avg
High School+20.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density16/sq mi
Total Area32.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Drive Alone75.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.4%

Nearby Cities

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