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Sainte-Marguerite-Marie, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Marguerite-Marie is a small town in Quebec with a population of 183. Residents earn $71,452 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
183 Population 5/sq mi density
$71,452 Median Income $44,112 per capita
$75,000 Home Value
$647 Median Rent
35°F Avg Temperature 255 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$71,452 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, $647/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,452
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $75,000
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.7%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.3%
297% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.9%
4% higher than US avg

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

People

Population183
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female51% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$71,452
Per Capita$44,112
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty12.9%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$647
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units75

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation1,460 ft (445 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+20.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute25 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Sainte-Marguerite-Marie a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Marguerite-Marie receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Sainte-Marguerite-Marie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Marguerite-Marie is $71,452, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 14.3%, unemployment is notably high. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Marguerite-Marie is $75,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Marguerite-Marie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F. Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 255 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches, including 19.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Sainte-Marguerite-Marie has a population of 183 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 33.2 square miles. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46% female and 51.4% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 2.7% of residents, while 97.3% speak Spanish. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

183
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
33.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 46%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Marguerite-Marie vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only2.7%
97% below US avg
Spanish97.3%
626% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Marguerite-Marie vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Marguerite-Marie is $71,452, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,112 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 14.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sainte-Marguerite-Marie vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,452
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,112

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.3%
297% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.9%
4% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.4 min
Drive Alone76.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Marguerite-Marie is $75,000, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163). There are 75 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 1x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$75,000
73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.7%
Renter-Occupied20.0%
Housing Units75

Property Tax

In Sainte-Marguerite-Marie, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Sainte-Marguerite-Marie vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Sainte-Marguerite-Marie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 19.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,460 feet.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average35.0°F
35% below US avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.5 inches
17% above US avg
Snowfall19.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation1,460 ft (445 m)
Area33.2 sq mi (86.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates48.3164°N, 67.0843°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 8°F (-13°C) 2.7 in
March 20°F (-7°C) 2.8 in
April 32°F (0°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
June 56°F (14°C) 4.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
September 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
October 40°F (4°C) 4.1 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 4.1 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 3.7 in

Sainte-Marguerite-Marie has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F — from 5°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (2.6").

6.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 80% below the national average of 33.7%. 20.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 76.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.7%
80% below US avg
High School+20.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density5/sq mi
Total Area33.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.4 min
Drive Alone76.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions About Sainte-Marguerite-Marie

What is the population of Sainte-Marguerite-Marie?

Sainte-Marguerite-Marie has a population of 183 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 33.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 55.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 46% female and 51.4% male.

Is Sainte-Marguerite-Marie expensive to live in?

Sainte-Marguerite-Marie is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $71,452, 5% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $75,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Sainte-Marguerite-Marie?

Sainte-Marguerite-Marie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 5°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches, with 19.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Sainte-Marguerite-Marie?

The job market in Sainte-Marguerite-Marie faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.3% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Marguerite-Marie?

The median home value in Sainte-Marguerite-Marie is $75,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647.

How are the schools in Sainte-Marguerite-Marie?

6.7% of adults in Sainte-Marguerite-Marie hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Sainte-Marguerite-Marie?

The obesity rate in Sainte-Marguerite-Marie is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Sainte-Marguerite-Marie?

The average commute in Sainte-Marguerite-Marie is 25 minutes. 76.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sainte-Marguerite-Marie?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sainte-Marguerite-Marie is 100% White. 2.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 97.3% speak Spanish. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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