Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Marie-Madeleine is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,876. Residents earn $86,000 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,876 Population 149/sq mi density
$86,000 Median Income $48,360 per capita
$324,000 Home Value
$725 Median Rent 8.8% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$86,000 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$324,000 home value, $725/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $86,000
14% higher than US avg
Home Value $324,000
15% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.2%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $725
38% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.2%
11% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.1%
51% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,876
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density149/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,000
Per Capita$48,360
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty6.1%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$324,000
Rent$725
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,170
Rent Burden8.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+20.2%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute27 min

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

Based on current data, Sainte-Marie-Madeleine receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Sainte-Marie-Madeleine offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Marie-Madeleine is $86,000, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Marie-Madeleine is $324,000, 15% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.2% have completed high school.

Sainte-Marie-Madeleine has a population of 2,876 with a density of 149 people per square mile. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.6%).

Population

2,876
Total Population
149
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
19.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Marie-Madeleine vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.0%
99% below US avg
Spanish97.0%
624% above US avg
Other Languages1.9%

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Marie-Madeleine vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Marie-Madeleine is $86,000, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

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

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,000
14% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,360

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.1%
51% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.7 min
Drive Alone89.0%
Public Transit2.9%
Work from Home20.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Marie-Madeleine is $324,000, 15% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $725 (38% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$324,000
15% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$725
38% below US avg
Rent Burden8.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.5%
Renter-Occupied14.5%
Housing Units1,170

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Sainte-Marie-Madeleine vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area19.3 sq mi (50.0 km²)
Population Density149/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.2%
79% below US avg
High School+20.2%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density149/sq mi
Total Area19.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.7 min
Drive Alone89.0%
Public Transit2.9%
Work from Home20.9%

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