Saint-Mathieu, QC

Quebec

Saint-Mathieu is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,339. Residents earn $86,000 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,339 Population 193/sq mi density
$86,000 Median Income $50,600 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$655 Median Rent 8.2% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$86,000 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $655/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $86,000
14% higher than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.9%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $655
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.5%
40% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,339
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density193/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$86,000
Per Capita$50,600
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty7.5%
Commute26 min

Housing

A
Home Value$348,000
Rent$655
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units935
Rent Burden8.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation125 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+25.8%
Graduate+1.6%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Saint-Mathieu a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Mathieu receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Saint-Mathieu offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Mathieu is $86,000, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Mathieu is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $655 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.8% have completed high school.

Saint-Mathieu has a population of 2,339 with a density of 193 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 (97.2%).

Population

2,339
Total Population
2021 Census
193
People / sq mi
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
12.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Mathieu vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only3.2%
96% below US avg
Spanish92.1%
587% above US avg
Other Languages4.7%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Mathieu vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Mathieu is $86,000, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Saint-Mathieu vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,000
14% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.5%
40% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.0 min
Drive Alone92.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home29.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Mathieu is $348,000, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $655 (44% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,000
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$655
44% below US avg
Rent Burden8.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.3%
Renter-Occupied10.7%
Housing Units935

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Saint-Mathieu vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area12.1 sq mi (31.4 km²)
Population Density193/sq mi
Coordinates45.3168°N, 73.5159°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.9%
77% below US avg
High School+25.8%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density193/sq mi
Total Area12.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.0 min
Drive Alone92.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home29.0%

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