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Saint-Marcellin, QC

Quebec

Saint-Marcellin is a small town in Quebec with a population of 397. Residents earn $56,400 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
397 Population 9/sq mi density
$56,400 Median Income $39,600 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$647 Median Rent 14.0% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$56,400 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $647/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $56,400
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.6%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.8%
200% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.0%
37% higher than US avg

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

People

Population397
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female59% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$56,400
Per Capita$39,600
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty17.0%
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$647
Ownership97.6%
Housing Units210
Rent Burden14.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain39.8 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation1,253 ft (382 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+27.4%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute39 min

Is Saint-Marcellin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Marcellin 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, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Saint-Marcellin has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Marcellin is $56,400, 25% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.8%, unemployment is notably high. 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 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Marcellin is $150,000, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Marcellin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 264 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches, including 17.1 inches of snow.

Saint-Marcellin has a population of 397 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 45.3 square miles. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 41.8% female and 59.5% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0% of residents, while 97.5% speak Spanish.

Population

397
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
45.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.5%
Female 41.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Marcellin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish 97.5%
628% above US avg
Other Languages 2.5%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Marcellin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Marcellin is $56,400, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,600. The average weekly wage is $762, 47% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 12 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 13.8% of workers work from home.

Income: Saint-Marcellin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,400
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,600
Avg Weekly Wage$762

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.8%
200% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.0%
37% above US avg
Establishments (County)12

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.9 min
Drive Alone93.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Marcellin is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 97.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 210 total housing units in the city. 14.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg
Rent Burden14.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership97.6%
Owner-Occupied97.6%
Renter-Occupied2.4%
Housing Units210

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-Marcellin receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Marcellin 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-Marcellin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,253 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average35.9°F
34% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,253 ft (382 m)
Area45.3 sq mi (117.2 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates48.3348°N, 68.2931°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 17.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 25, 2025.

Mar 6, 2005 15 km SE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.9 125 km
Oct 28, 1997 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada M4.8 141 km
Jul 11, 2013 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 143 km
Dec 12, 2012 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 144 km
Nov 27, 2012 Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada M4.2 87 km
Sep 25, 1994 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.1 139 km
Jun 16, 2011 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada M3.8 101 km
May 26, 2014 29 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.7 73 km
Jun 15, 2000 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada M3.7 135 km
Dec 8, 1991 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M3.6 133 km
Mar 30, 1990 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine M3.5 117 km
Apr 20, 1995 31 km ESE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.3 100 km
Oct 6, 2017 24 km SE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.3 85 km
Jan 10, 2022 14 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada M3.2 137 km
Jan 28, 2023 15 km SSE of Hauterive, Canada M3.0 81 km
Aug 11, 2022 25 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.0 79 km
Jan 13, 2022 26 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.0 74 km
Jun 18, 2009 6 km WNW of Saint-Pascal, Canada M2.9 148 km
Aug 8, 2006 11 km ENE of La Malbaie, Canada M2.8 146 km
Apr 22, 2012 12 km ESE of Chute-aux-Outardes, Canada M2.8 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 2.6 in
April 33°F (1°C) 2.6 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in
October 40°F (5°C) 3.9 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 3.4 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 3.2 in

Saint-Marcellin has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 7°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").

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9.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 72% below the national average of 33.7%. 27.4% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 93.1% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.6%
72% below US avg
High School+27.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density9/sq mi
Total Area45.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.9 min
Drive Alone93.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.8%

Radio Stations near Saint-Marcellin

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFYX-FM 93.3 Rimouski, QC news talk MP3 160 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Bas-Saint-Laurent) Rimouski, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Côte-Nord, Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Rimouski, QC) blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique - Bas-Saint-Laurent, Côte-Nord, Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Rimouski, QC) blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
CKMN 96.5 FM community radio, rimouski MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saint-Marcellin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison Lamontagne
Musée régional de RImouski
Site historique maritime de Pointe-au-Père

Libraries in Saint-Marcellin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Pointe-aux-Pères0.0
Bibliothèque Lisette-Morin0.0
Bibliothèque Sainte-Luce-sur-Mer0.0
Bibliothèque Secteur Luceville0.0
Outillerie Rimouski0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Marcellin

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché public de Rimouski

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Marcellin

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Marcellin

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Centre de plein air familiale Richelieu 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Saint-Marcellin

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mont Joli AirportYYYMedium Airport
Rimouski AirportYXKMedium Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Marcellin

What is the population of Saint-Marcellin?

Saint-Marcellin has a population of 397 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 45.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 41.8% female and 59.5% male.

Is Saint-Marcellin expensive to live in?

The median household income is $56,400, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,000 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Marcellin safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Marcellin?

Saint-Marcellin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches, with 17.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Marcellin?

The job market in Saint-Marcellin faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $762. There are 12 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 39 minutes, and 13.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Marcellin?

The median home value in Saint-Marcellin is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647. The homeownership rate is 97.6%.

How are the schools in Saint-Marcellin?

9.6% of adults in Saint-Marcellin hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.4% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Marcellin?

The average commute in Saint-Marcellin is 39 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 93.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 13.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Marcellin?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Marcellin is 100% White. 0% of residents speak only English at home, while 97.5% speak Spanish.

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