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Saint-Octave-de-Métis, QC

Quebec

Saint-Octave-de-Métis is a small town in Quebec with a population of 493. Residents earn $61,600 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
493 Population 17/sq mi density
$61,600 Median Income $35,800 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$61,600 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,600
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.7%
68% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.5%
164% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.2%
39% higher than US avg

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

People

Population493
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density17/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$61,600
Per Capita$35,800
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty17.2%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units215
Rent Burden17.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation449 ft (137 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+13.3%
Graduate+4.0%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Saint-Octave-de-Métis a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Octave-de-Métis 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. Saint-Octave-de-Métis offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Octave-de-Métis is $61,600, 18% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Octave-de-Métis is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 13.3% have completed high school.

Saint-Octave-de-Métis has a population of 493 with a density of 17 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

493
Total Population
17
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
29.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Octave-de-Métis vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Saint-Octave-de-Métis vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Octave-de-Métis is $61,600, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Saint-Octave-de-Métis vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,600
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.5%
164% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.2%
39% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.2 min
Drive Alone89.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home39.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Octave-de-Métis is $150,000, 47% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden17.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.4%
Renter-Occupied9.3%
Housing Units215

Property Tax

10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.7%
68% below US avg
High School+13.3%
Graduate Degree+4.0%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density17/sq mi
Total Area29.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.2 min
Drive Alone89.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home39.3%

Nearby Cities

Price, QC 1,729 pop · 2.1 mi Mont-Joli, QC 6,384 pop · 5.3 mi Saint-Gabriel-de-Rimouski, QC 1,177 pop · 13.1 mi Sainte-Luce, QC 2,845 pop · 13.1 mi Luceville, QC 1,112 pop · 15.0 mi Saint-Anaclet-de-Lessard, QC 3,019 pop · 17.9 mi Sayabec, QC 1,706 pop · 18.2 mi Saint-Ulric, QC 1,567 pop · 21.5 mi Rimouski, QC 48,935 pop · 22.9 mi Saint-Narcisse-de-Rimouski, QC 1,084 pop · 27.1 mi Matane, QC 13,987 pop · 29.9 mi Amqui, QC 5,999 pop · 31.2 mi Le Bic, QC 1,115 pop · 32.1 mi Pointe-aux-Outardes, QC 1,434 pop · 34.2 mi
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