Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson is a small town in Quebec with a population of 3,367. Residents earn $67,500 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,367 Population 95/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $48,120 per capita
$286,000 Home Value
$715 Median Rent 17.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$286,000 home value, $715/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,500
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $286,000
1% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.5%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent $715
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
108% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.2%
23% higher than US avg

How Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,367
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density95/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$48,120
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty15.2%
Commute33 min

Housing

A
Home Value$286,000
Rent$715
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,705
Rent Burden17.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,217 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+21.8%
Graduate+5.0%

Community

Commute33 min

Is Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson is $67,500, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 15.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson is $286,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $715 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.8% have completed high school.

Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson has a population of 3,367 with a density of 95 people per square mile. The median age is 55.2 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99%).

Population

3,367
Total Population
2021 Census
95
People / sq mi
55.2yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
35.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 47.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only4.5%
94% below US avg
Spanish91.5%
583% above US avg
Other Languages4%

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson is $67,500, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,500
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$48,120

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.2%
23% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.6 min
Drive Alone90.2%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home26.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson is $286,000, 1% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $715 (39% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$286,000
1% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$715
39% below US avg
Rent Burden17.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.7%
Renter-Occupied17.0%
Housing Units1,705

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation1,217 ft (371 m)
Area35.4 sq mi (91.6 km²)
Population Density95/sq mi
Coordinates46.0334°N, 74.0659°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.5%
63% below US avg
High School+21.8%
Graduate Degree+5.0%
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density95/sq mi
Total Area35.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.6 min
Drive Alone90.2%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home26.9%

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