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Saint-Marc-des-Carrières, QC

Quebec

Saint-Marc-des-Carrières is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,901. Residents earn $59,600 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,901 Population 435/sq mi density
$59,600 Median Income $40,480 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$584 Median Rent 12.4% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 252 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$59,600 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $584/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $59,600
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.2%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent $584
50% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.3%
103% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.1%
30% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,901
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density435/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$59,600
Per Capita$40,480
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty16.1%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$584
Ownership70.3%
Housing Units1,345
Rent Burden12.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain46.4 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation154 ft (47 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+22.1%
Graduate+0.9%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Saint-Marc-des-Carrières a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Marc-des-Carrières 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, below-average incomes. Saint-Marc-des-Carrières offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Marc-des-Carrières is $59,600, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 16.1% 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-Marc-des-Carrières is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $584 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x 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

8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Marc-des-Carrières has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 252 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches, including 15.6 inches of snow.

Saint-Marc-des-Carrières has a population of 2,901 with a density of 435 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles. The median age is 52.4 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. The city is predominantly White (98.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.7% of residents, while 97.9% speak Spanish.

Population

2,901
Total Population
2021 Census
435
People / sq mi
52.4yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
6.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Marc-des-Carrières vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.7%
99% below US avg
Spanish 97.9%
631% above US avg
Other Languages 1.4%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Marc-des-Carrières vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Marc-des-Carrières is $59,600, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,480. The average weekly wage is $778, 46% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 90 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 16.5% of workers work from home.

Income: Saint-Marc-des-Carrières vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,600
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,480
Avg Weekly Wage$778

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.3%
103% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.1%
30% above US avg
Establishments (County)90

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.4 min
Drive Alone93.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Marc-des-Carrières is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $584 (50% below the national average of $1,163). 70.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,345 total housing units in the city. 12.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$584
50% below US avg
Rent Burden12.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership70.3%
Owner-Occupied70.3%
Renter-Occupied29.4%
Housing Units1,345

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-Marc-des-Carrières receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Marc-des-Carrières 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-Marc-des-Carrières has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average38.8°F
28% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.3 km²)
Population Density435/sq mi
Coordinates46.6834°N, 72.0491°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 15.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

57 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Oct 2, 2024.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 50 km
Jul 12, 2000 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M4.2 118 km
Dec 31, 1990 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada M4.2 107 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 140 km
Aug 4, 2012 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 126 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 137 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 129 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 89 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 138 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 39 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 106 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 81 km
Aug 7, 2010 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 112 km
Jan 4, 2018 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada M3.4 100 km
Apr 29, 2009 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada M3.4 78 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 117 km
Dec 11, 2013 9 km W of St-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada M3.4 139 km
Aug 29, 2019 15 km NW of St-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada M3.3 141 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 150 km
Apr 24, 2010 11 km NNW of Château-Richer, Canada M3.3 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 22°F (-5°C) 2.8 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
May 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.6 in
July 66°F (19°C) 5.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
November 32°F (0°C) 3.9 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 3.6 in

Saint-Marc-des-Carrières has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 7°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.5").

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8.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 76% below the national average of 33.7%. 22.1% have completed high school. 0.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 93.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.2%
76% below US avg
High School+22.1%
Graduate Degree+0.9%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density435/sq mi
Total Area6.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.4 min
Drive Alone93.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.5%

Schools in Saint-Marc-des-Carrières

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Secondaire Saint-marc
École Sainte-Marie-et-du-Goéland
École Sainte-Marie-et-du-Goéland
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Radio Stations near Saint-Marc-des-Carrières

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Labgate P.YG. Pink Floyd, Yes, Genesis progressive rock MP3 128 kbps
CKOB "FM 106.9 Mauricie" Trois-Rivieres, QC news, talk MP3
CKYQ "Hit Country 95.7 Centre-du-Quebec" Plessisville, QC country, francophone country MP3 96 kbps
CKBN "Via 90.5" Saint-Gregoire, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CHOC 88.7 classic hits, folk MP3 192 kbps
Jazz Club Bandstand big band, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec) Trois-Rivieres, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CHOC-FM 88.7 Saint-Raymond de Portneuf, QC classic hits MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Saint-Marc-des-Carrières

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Le Musée du vélo
Maison de Pointe-Platon

Libraries in Saint-Marc-des-Carrières

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque : "Au fil des mots"0.0
Bibliothèque de Portneuf0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-Charles-Magnan0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Marc-des-Carrières

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Public Deschambault

Clinics in Saint-Marc-des-Carrières

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre médical des Carrieres
CLSC de Portneuf

Veterinaries in Saint-Marc-des-Carrières

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire des Carrières

Gas Stations in Saint-Marc-des-Carrières

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA #2738093162
Ultramar

Banks in Saint-Marc-des-Carrières

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Nationale
Desjardins

Gyms in Saint-Marc-des-Carrières

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Escale Gym

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Marc-des-Carrières

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski du Mont Stoneham 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Marc-des-Carrières

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Quebec Jean Lesage International AirportYQBLarge Airport
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
La Tuque AirportYLQSmall Airport
Lac William ice runway (seasonal)Small Airport
Lac-à-la-Tortue AirportSmall Airport
Paquet AirportSmall Airport
Québec / Neuville AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Apollinaire (Airpro) AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Ferdinand AirportSmall Airport
St-Basile (Marcotte) AirportSmall Airport
St-Louis-de-France AirportSmall Airport
Victoriaville AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Marc-des-Carrières

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint Marc

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Marc-des-Carrières

What is the population of Saint-Marc-des-Carrières?

Saint-Marc-des-Carrières has a population of 2,901 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 435 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Saint-Marc-des-Carrières expensive to live in?

The median household income is $59,600, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $584 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Marc-des-Carrières safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Marc-des-Carrières?

Saint-Marc-des-Carrières has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.4 inches, with 15.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Marc-des-Carrières?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Marc-des-Carrières is 7.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $778. There are 90 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 16.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Marc-des-Carrières?

The median home value in Saint-Marc-des-Carrières is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $584. The homeownership rate is 70.3%.

How are the schools in Saint-Marc-des-Carrières?

8.2% of adults in Saint-Marc-des-Carrières hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.1% have completed high school. 0.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Marc-des-Carrières?

The average commute in Saint-Marc-des-Carrières is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 93.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 16.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Marc-des-Carrières?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Marc-des-Carrières is 98.6% White, 0.5% Black or African American. 0.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 97.9% speak Spanish.

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