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Saint-Jean-de-Matha, QC

Quebec

Saint-Jean-de-Matha is a small town in Quebec with a population of 4,838. Residents earn $62,800 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,838 Population 115/sq mi density
$62,800 Median Income $42,400 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$715 Median Rent 10.9% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$62,800 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $715/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $62,800
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.7%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $715
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.6%
111% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.2%
15% higher than US avg

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

People

Population4,838
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density115/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,800
Per Capita$42,400
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty14.2%
Commute29 min

Housing

A
Home Value$250,000
Rent$715
Ownership80.9%
Housing Units2,255
Rent Burden10.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain43.2 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation774 ft (236 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+22.9%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Saint-Jean-de-Matha a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Jean-de-Matha receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saint-Jean-de-Matha has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Jean-de-Matha is $62,800, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Jean-de-Matha is $250,000, 11% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $715 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x 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

8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Jean-de-Matha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 258 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches, including 15.4 inches of snow.

Saint-Jean-de-Matha has a population of 4,838 with a density of 115 people per square mile, spread across 42.3 square miles. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.8% female and 50.3% male. The city is predominantly White (99.1%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 1.2% of residents, while 97% speak Spanish.

Population

4,838
Total Population
2021 Census
115
People / sq mi
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
42.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Jean-de-Matha vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 1.2%
98% below US avg
Spanish 97.0%
624% above US avg
Other Languages 1.8%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Jean-de-Matha vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Jean-de-Matha is $62,800, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,400. The average weekly wage is $815, 43% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 150 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes. 16.7% of workers work from home.

Income: Saint-Jean-de-Matha vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,800
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,400
Avg Weekly Wage$815

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.6%
111% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.2%
15% above US avg
Establishments (County)150

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.0 min
Drive Alone90.6%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home16.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Jean-de-Matha is $250,000, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $715 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 80.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,255 total housing units in the city. 10.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$715
39% below US avg
Rent Burden10.9%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership80.9%
Owner-Occupied80.9%
Renter-Occupied19.3%
Housing Units2,255

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, Saint-Jean-de-Matha receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Jean-de-Matha 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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Saint-Jean-de-Matha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 15.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-14°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average38.7°F
28% below US avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Area42.3 sq mi (109.5 km²)
Population Density115/sq mi
Coordinates46.2315°N, 73.5342°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 15.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

121 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2025.

Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 74 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 105 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 74 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 74 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 135 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 111 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 115 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 145 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 57 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 128 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 117 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 103 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 149 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 117 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 20 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 85 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 115 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 92 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 128 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-14°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 22°F (-5°C) 2.8 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
October 44°F (6°C) 4.0 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 3.9 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 3.3 in

Saint-Jean-de-Matha has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 8°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.4").

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8.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 74% below the national average of 33.7%. 22.9% have completed high school. 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 90.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.7%
74% below US avg
High School+22.9%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density115/sq mi
Total Area42.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.0 min
Drive Alone90.6%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home16.7%

Schools in Saint-Jean-de-Matha

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Bernèche
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Radio Stations near Saint-Jean-de-Matha

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFNJ misc AAC+ 80 kbps
CJLM-FM "O 103.5" Joliette, QC adult contemporary, adulte contemporain MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Saint-Jean-de-Matha

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison Louis-Cyr
Musée d'art de Joliette

Libraries in Saint-Jean-de-Matha

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Saint-Paul0.0
Bibliothèque du Docteur-Jacques-Olivier0.0
Bibliotheque Jacqueline-Plante0.0
Bibliothèque Louis-Landry0.0
Bibliothèque Louis-Landry0.0
Bibliothèque Louise-Amélie-Panet0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale St-Félix De Valois0.0
Bibliothèque Rina-Lasnier0.0
Bibliothèque Ubaldine-Dauphin0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Jean-de-Matha

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Brandon

Hotels in Saint-Jean-de-Matha

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre de Villégiature et de Congrès Lanaudière
L'Auberge de la Montagne Coupée

Cafes in Saint-Jean-de-Matha

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Monuments in Saint-Jean-de-Matha

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Louis-Cyr

Dentists in Saint-Jean-de-Matha

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Orthophonie Le Bourgeon

Gas Stations in Saint-Jean-de-Matha

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petro-Canada
Shell
Ultramar

Gyms in Saint-Jean-de-Matha

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre de Conditionnement Physique Vitaforme

Golf Courses in Saint-Jean-de-Matha

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club de golf Saint-Jean-de-Matha
Club de Golf St-Jean-de-Matha

Breweries in Saint-Jean-de-Matha

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Albion
Brasserie Artisanale Maltström

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Jean-de-Matha

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Jean-de-Matha

18 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
Ski Montagne coupée 0.0 $0
Ski Montcalm 0.0 $0
Vallée Bleue 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Saint-Bruno 0.0 $0
Ski Chantecler 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Gabriel 0.0 $0
Sommet Olympia 0.0 $0
Sommet Saint-Sauveur 0.0 $0
Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond 0.0 $0
Mont Habitant 0.0 $0
Glissade 0.0 $0
Bois Duvernay 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Jean-de-Matha

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportYHUMedium Airport
Montreal Mirabel International AirportYMXMedium Airport
Joliette AirportSmall Airport
L'Assomption AirportSmall Airport
Lac à la Perchaude AirportSmall Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) AirportSmall Airport
Louiseville AirportSmall Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Donat AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Michel-des-Saints AerodromeSmall Airport
Sorel AirportSmall Airport
St-Dominique AirportSmall Airport
St-Esprit AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Jérôme AirportSmall Airport
St-Mathias AirportSmall Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil AirportSmall Airport
ULM Québec AerodromeSmall Airport
Val Morin AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Jean-de-Matha

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
BP St-Jean-de-Matha

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Jean-de-Matha

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abbaye Val Notre-Dame
Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Lac-Noir
Église Saint-Jean-de-Matha

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Jean-de-Matha

What is the population of Saint-Jean-de-Matha?

Saint-Jean-de-Matha has a population of 4,838 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 115 people per square mile, spread across 42.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 55.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.8% female and 50.3% male.

Is Saint-Jean-de-Matha expensive to live in?

The median household income is $62,800, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,000 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $715 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Jean-de-Matha safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Jean-de-Matha?

Saint-Jean-de-Matha 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 66°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.2 inches, with 15.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Jean-de-Matha?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Jean-de-Matha is 7.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $815. There are 150 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 29 minutes, and 16.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Jean-de-Matha?

The median home value in Saint-Jean-de-Matha is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $715. The homeownership rate is 80.9%.

How are the schools in Saint-Jean-de-Matha?

8.7% of adults in Saint-Jean-de-Matha hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.9% have completed high school. 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Jean-de-Matha?

The average commute in Saint-Jean-de-Matha is 29 minutes. 90.6% of workers drive alone to work, 1.5% use public transit, and 16.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Jean-de-Matha?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Jean-de-Matha is 99.1% White. 1.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 97% speak Spanish.

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