Saint-Malachie, QC

Quebec

Saint-Malachie is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,667. Residents earn $63,200 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,667 Population 43/sq mi density
$63,200 Median Income $41,100 per capita
$176,000 Home Value
$544 Median Rent 7.1% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$63,200 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,000 home value, $544/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,200
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $176,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.5%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $544
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.3%
47% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.9%
4% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,667
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density43/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,200
Per Capita$41,100
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty12.9%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,000
Rent$544
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units700
Rent Burden7.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+23.3%
Graduate+0.8%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Saint-Malachie a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Malachie receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saint-Malachie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Malachie is $63,200, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Malachie is $176,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $544 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.3% have completed high school.

Saint-Malachie has a population of 1,667 with a density of 43 people per square mile. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.3%).

Population

1,667
Total Population
43
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
39.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Malachie vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only2.7%
97% below US avg
Spanish95.5%
613% above US avg
Other Languages1.8%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Malachie vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Malachie is $63,200, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Saint-Malachie vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,200
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,100

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.9%
4% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.3 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Malachie is $176,000, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $544 (53% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$176,000
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$544
53% below US avg
Rent Burden7.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.1%
Renter-Occupied12.1%
Housing Units700

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Saint-Malachie vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Saint-Malachie vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area39.0 sq mi (101.1 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.5%
84% below US avg
High School+23.3%
Graduate Degree+0.8%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density43/sq mi
Total Area39.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.3 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.9%

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