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Saint-Marcel, QC

Quebec

Saint-Marcel is a small town in Quebec with a population of 422. Residents earn $59,200 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
422 Population 6/sq mi density
$59,200 Median Income $38,000 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$59,200 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,200
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.1%
79% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
108% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.0%
37% higher than US avg

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

People

Population422
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$59,200
Per Capita$38,000
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty17.0%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units205
Rent Burden0.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,483 ft (452 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+18.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Saint-Marcel a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Marcel receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Saint-Marcel offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Marcel is $59,200, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 17.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Marcel is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 18.6% have completed high school.

Saint-Marcel has a population of 422 with a density of 6 people per square mile. The median age is 56.8 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

422
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
56.8yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
69.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.8%
Female 45.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Marcel vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish100.0%
646% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Saint-Marcel vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Marcel is $59,200, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Saint-Marcel vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,200
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.0%
37% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.6 min
Drive Alone85.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home32.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Marcel is $100,000, 65% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.7%
Renter-Occupied4.9%
Housing Units205

Property Tax

7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.1%
79% below US avg
High School+18.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density6/sq mi
Total Area69.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.6 min
Drive Alone85.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home32.1%

Nearby Cities

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