Median Income
$63,600
15% lower than US avg
Home Value
$160,000
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.8%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$500
57% lower than US avg
Unemployment
2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.6%
18% higher than US avg
How Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population691
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density17/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,600
Per Capita$46,800
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty14.6%
Commute27 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$500
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units320
Rent Burden6.4%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+21.0%
Graduate+5.9%
Is Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux is $63,600, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. 14.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux is $160,000, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $500 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.0% have completed high school.
Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux has a population of 691 with a density of 17 people per square mile. The median age is 54.8 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
691
Total Population
2021 Census
54.8yrs
Median Age
41% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 0.7% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Spanish | 97.8% |
| 630% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.5% |
Social Characteristics
Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux is $63,600, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Income: Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $63,600 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $46,800 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% |
| 18% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 20.3% |
The median home value in Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux is $160,000, 43% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $500 (57% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $160,000 |
| 43% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $500 |
| 57% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 6.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 89.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.5% |
| Housing Units | 320 |
Property Tax