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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.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
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
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good 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
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
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
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% 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
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units210
Rent Burden14.0%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation1,253 ft (382 m)

Education

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

Community

Commute39 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Saint-Marcellin a Good Place to Live?

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

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.

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

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Saint-Marcellin has a population of 397 with a density of 9 people per square mile. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

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 Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish97.5%
628% above US avg
Other Languages2.5%

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. The unemployment rate is 10.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Saint-Marcellin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.8%
200% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.0%
37% above US avg

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 average. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below US avg).

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

Owner-Occupied97.6%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units210

Property Tax

In Saint-Marcellin, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

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)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density9/sq mi
Total Area45.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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

Nearby Cities

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