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Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu, QC

Quebec

Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu is a small town in Quebec with a population of 507. Residents earn $69,000 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
507 Population 26/sq mi density
$69,000 Median Income $41,000 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$69,000 median income, 12.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,000
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.9%
92% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.5%
247% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.0%
13% higher than US avg

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

People

Population507
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female53% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$69,000
Per Capita$41,000
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty14.0%
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units210
Rent Burden18.9%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation118 ft (36 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+27.1%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute33 min

Is Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu is $69,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 12.5%, unemployment is notably high. 14.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.1% have completed high school.

Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu has a population of 507 with a density of 26 people per square mile. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%).

Population

507
Total Population
26
People / sq mi
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
19.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 46.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.0%
99% below US avg
Spanish96.1%
617% above US avg
Other Languages2.9%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu is $69,000, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,000
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.5%
247% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.5 min
Drive Alone88.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home57.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu is $200,000, 29% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden18.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.3%
Renter-Occupied16.7%
Housing Units210

Property Tax

2.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.9%
92% below US avg
High School+27.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density26/sq mi
Total Area19.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.5 min
Drive Alone88.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home57.7%

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