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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.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
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
38°F Avg Temperature 250 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
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
Ownership82.7%
Housing Units1,705
Rent Burden17.0%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain47.1 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation1,217 ft (371 m)

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 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

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.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

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

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches, including 21.7 inches of snow.

Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson has a population of 3,367 with a density of 95 people per square mile, spread across 35.4 square miles. The median age is 55.2 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.1% female and 53.1% male. The city is predominantly White (99%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 4.5% of residents, while 91.5% speak Spanish.

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 Only 4.5%
94% below US avg
Spanish 91.5%
583% above US avg
Other Languages 4.0%

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. Per capita income is $48,120 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $925, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 104 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 26.9% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

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
Avg Weekly Wage$925

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.2%
23% above US avg
Establishments (County)104

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 median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $715 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 82.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,705 total housing units in the city. 17.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x.

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

Homeownership82.7%
Owner-Occupied82.7%
Renter-Occupied17.0%
Housing Units1,705

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,217 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-14°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average37.7°F
30% below US avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

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

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 21.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

176 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2025.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 110 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 127 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 29 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 65 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 130 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 28 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 28 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 88 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 69 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 72 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 99 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 69 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 86 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 92 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 59 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 103 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 101 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 90 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 53 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1908 NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE Meteorological 15.0 m 33 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-14°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 3.2 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
October 42°F (6°C) 4.3 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 4.4 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 4.1 in

Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 8°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.1").

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12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63% below the national average of 33.7%. 21.8% have completed high school. 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 90.2% of workers drive alone to work.

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)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density95/sq mi
Total Area35.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Monseigneur-Ovide-Charlebois
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Radio Stations near Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
PunkRockRadio.ca post-punk, punk MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecology Centre
Musée du Ski
Musée Zénon-Alary

Libraries in Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibiliothèque de Sainte-Sophie0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Hippolyte0.0
Bibliothèque de Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs0.0
Bibliothèque Francine Paquette de Val-Morin0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque publique de Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci0.0
Biblitheque Gaston-Miron0.0
Morin Heights Public Library0.0
Réseau BIBLIO des Laurentides0.0
St-Sauveur Biblotheque0.0
Val-David Bibliotheque0.0

Farmers Markets in Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché d'été de Val-David
Vogel
Yann & Cie

Hotels in Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Viking Resort & Marina

Cafes in Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cooperative de Solidarité - Café O' Marguerites

Clinics in Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Coop Santé Lac-Masson

Gas Stations in Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crevier
Harnois

Golf Courses in Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf du Lac Masson

Stadiums & Teams in Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson

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Ski Resorts Near Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson

23 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Belle Neige 0.0 $0
Ski Garceau 0.0 $0
Piste de Glisse 0.0 $0
Ski La Réserve 0.0 $0
Station touristique Val Saint-Côme 0.0 $0
Centre d’excellence acrobatique de Val Saint-Côme 0.0 $0
Zone Telemark Montagne Noir 0.0 $0
Mont Tremblant Resort 0.0 $0
Ski Montagne coupée 0.0 $0
Mont Blanc 0.0 $0
Ski Montcalm 0.0 $0
Vallée Bleue 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Rigaud 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Avalanche 0.0 $0
Ski Chantecler 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Gabriel 0.0 $0
Sommet Olympia 0.0 $0
Ski Morin Heights 0.0 $0
Sommet Saint-Sauveur 0.0 $0
Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond 0.0 $0
Mont Habitant 0.0 $0
Glissade 0.0 $0
Bois Duvernay 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportYULLarge Airport
Mont-Tremblant International AirportYTMMedium Airport
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportYHUMedium Airport
Montreal Mirabel International AirportYMXMedium Airport
Alexandria AerodromeSmall Airport
Hawkesbury (East) AirportSmall Airport
Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm FieldSmall Airport
Hawkesbury AirportSmall Airport
Herb's Travel Plaza AirstripSmall Airport
Joliette AirportSmall Airport
L'Assomption AirportSmall Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) AirportSmall Airport
Lachute AirportSmall Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette AirportSmall Airport
Mont-Tremblant/Saint-Jovite AirportSmall Airport
Montreal / Aéroparc Île PerrotSmall Airport
Montreal / St-Lazare AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Donat AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)Small Airport
Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Michel-des-Saints AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Esprit AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Jérôme AirportSmall Airport
Val Morin AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Sainte-Marguerite

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UFO Sightings
1
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson

What is the population of Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson?

Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson has a population of 3,367 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 95 people per square mile, spread across 35.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 55.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.1% female and 53.1% male.

Is Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson expensive to live in?

The median household income is $67,500, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $286,000 (1% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $715 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson?

Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.1 inches, with 21.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson?

The unemployment rate in Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson is 7.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $925. There are 104 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 33 minutes, and 26.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson?

The median home value in Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson is $286,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $715. The homeownership rate is 82.7%.

How are the schools in Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson?

12.5% of adults in Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.8% have completed high school. 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson?

The average commute in Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson is 33 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 90.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 26.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson is 99% White. 4.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 91.5% speak Spanish.

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