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Sainte-Marthe, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Marthe is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,014. Residents earn $83,000 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,014 Population 33/sq mi density
$83,000 Median Income $51,800 per capita
$324,000 Home Value
$820 Median Rent 9.5% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$83,000 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$324,000 home value, $820/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $83,000
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $324,000
15% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.6%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $820
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.6%
28% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.4%
8% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,014
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female52% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$83,000
Per Capita$51,800
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty11.4%
Commute29 min

Housing

A
Home Value$324,000
Rent$820
Ownership85.1%
Housing Units435
Rent Burden9.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation213 ft (65 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+20.7%
Graduate+3.3%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Sainte-Marthe a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Marthe receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Sainte-Marthe offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Marthe is $83,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Marthe is $324,000, 15% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $820 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x 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

7.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Marthe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 263 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches, including 14.5 inches of snow.

Sainte-Marthe has a population of 1,014 with a density of 33 people per square mile, spread across 30.7 square miles. The median age is 48.4 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.3% female and 52.2% male. The city is predominantly White (99%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 14.3% of residents, while 80.3% speak Spanish.

Population

1,014
Total Population
33
People / sq mi
48.4yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
30.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Marthe vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 14.3%
82% below US avg
Spanish 80.3%
499% above US avg
Other Languages 5.4%

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Marthe vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Marthe is $83,000, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,800 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $996, 30% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 31 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes. 30.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sainte-Marthe vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$83,000
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,800
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.4%
8% below US avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.3 min
Drive Alone92.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home30.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Marthe is $324,000, 15% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $820 (29% below the national average of $1,163). 85.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 435 total housing units in the city. 9.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$324,000
15% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$820
29% below US avg
Rent Burden9.5%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.1%
Owner-Occupied85.1%
Renter-Occupied14.9%
Housing Units435

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-Marthe receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Sainte-Marthe 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-Marthe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Area30.7 sq mi (79.6 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates45.4058°N, 74.2970°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 14.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

181 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 M5.4 106 km
Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 110 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 66 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 13 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 49 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 64 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 57 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 59 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 102 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 75 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 89 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 123 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 21 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 30 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 76 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 77 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 68 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 38 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 37 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 90 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 33 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FLAT ROCK FIRE 658 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 2.5 in
April 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
November 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 3.0 in

Sainte-Marthe has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 12°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").

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7.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 77% below the national average of 33.7%. 20.7% have completed high school. 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 92.7% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.6%
77% below US avg
High School+20.7%
Graduate Degree+3.3%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density33/sq mi
Total Area30.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.3 min
Drive Alone92.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home30.2%

Schools in Sainte-Marthe

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Sainte-Marthe - Cuillierrier — — — —
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Radio Stations near Sainte-Marthe

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHOD 92.1 & 91.9 "GO FM" Cornwall, ON — AAC

Museums in Sainte-Marthe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Greenwood Centre for Living History
Maison Félix-Leclerc
Manoir de Belle-Rivière
Moulin historique de Coteau-du-Lac
Musée Hudson
Musée Régional D'Argenteuil
Musée Yves-Abran
MUSO

Libraries in Sainte-Marthe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Armand-Frappier0.0
Bibliothèque Armand-Frappier0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Lazare0.0
Bibliothèque Gaby-Farmer-Denis0.0
Bibliothèque Jules-Fournier0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Lachute0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Les Coteaux0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Rigaud0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Lucie-Benoit0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Maxime-Raymond0.0
Bibliothèque Myra-Cree0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Polycarpe0.0
War Memorial Library Hudson Heights0.0

Farmers Markets in Sainte-Marthe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Finnegan's Market
Marché champêtre de Coteau-du-Lac
Marché public de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield

Breweries in Sainte-Marthe

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Wilsy
Microbrasserie Le Castor
Microbrasserie Maltéus
Microbrasserie Trois-Lacs

Stadiums & Teams in Sainte-Marthe

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sainte-Marthe

14 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Mont Rigaud 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Bois Duvernay 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Glissade 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Habitant 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Sommet Saint-Sauveur 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Morin Heights 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Sommet Olympia 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Mont Gabriel 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Chantecler 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Mont Avalanche 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Belle Neige 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Vallée Bleue 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Montcalm 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Blanc 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Sainte-Marthe

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportYULLarge Airport
Cornwall Regional AirportYCCMedium Airport
Massena International Airport Richards FieldMSSMedium Airport
Montreal Mirabel International AirportYMXMedium Airport
Alexandria Aerodrome—Small Airport
Hawkesbury (East) Airport—Small Airport
Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm Field—Small Airport
Hawkesbury Airport—Small Airport
Herb's Travel Plaza Airstrip—Small Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) Airport—Small Airport
Lachute Airport—Small Airport
Lancaster Airpark—Small Airport
Long Sault Airstrip—Small Airport
Malone Dufort Airport—Small Airport
Maxville (Bourdon Farm) Airport—Small Airport
Maxville Airport—Small Airport
Mont-Tremblant/Saint-Jovite Airport—Small Airport
Montreal / Aéroparc Île Perrot—Small Airport
Montreal / St-Lazare Airport—Small Airport
Northway Airport—Small Airport
Potsdam Municipal Airport Damon Field—Small Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)—Small Airport
Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie Aerodrome—Small Airport
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Aerodrome—Small Airport
St-Esprit Aerodrome—Small Airport
St-Jérôme Airport—Small Airport
St-Michel-de-Napierville Airport—Small Airport
Ste-Agnès-de-Dundee Airport—Small Airport
Val Morin Airstrip—Small Airport
Vasile Field—Small Airport

Post Offices in Sainte-Marthe

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Sainte-Marthe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sainte-Marthe

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Sainte-Marthe
Presbytère

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sainte-Marthe

What is the population of Sainte-Marthe?

Sainte-Marthe has a population of 1,014 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 30.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.3% female and 52.2% male.

Is Sainte-Marthe expensive to live in?

The median household income is $83,000, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $324,000 (15% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $820 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sainte-Marthe safe?

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

What is the weather like in Sainte-Marthe?

Sainte-Marthe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.5 inches, with 14.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sainte-Marthe?

Sainte-Marthe has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $996. There are 31 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 29 minutes, and 30.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Marthe?

The median home value in Sainte-Marthe is $324,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $820. The homeownership rate is 85.1%.

How are the schools in Sainte-Marthe?

7.6% of adults in Sainte-Marthe hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.7% have completed high school. 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sainte-Marthe?

The average commute in Sainte-Marthe is 29 minutes. 92.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 30.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sainte-Marthe?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sainte-Marthe is 99% White, 1% Asian. 14.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 80.3% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

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