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Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac is a small city in Quebec with a population of 19,797. Residents earn $97,000 per year, which is 29% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
19,797 Population 5,873/sq mi density
$97,000 Median Income $53,450 per capita
$344,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 10.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 234 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$97,000 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$344,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $97,000
29% higher than US avg
Home Value $344,000
22% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.9%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.2%
44% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.1%
59% lower than US avg

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

People

Population19,797
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density5,873/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

A+
Median Income$97,000
Per Capita$53,450
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty5.1%
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$344,000
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units7,505
Rent Burden10.0%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain49.4 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+22.7%
Graduate+4.0%

Community

Commute32 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac is $97,000, 29% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac is $344,000, 22% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches, including 73.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac has a population of 19,797 with a density of 5,873 people per square mile. The median age is 39.2 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.5%), with 1.8% Hispanic, 4.9% Black, 1.8% Asian.

Population

19,797
Total Population
2021 Census
5,873
People / sq mi
39.2yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
3.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only4.6%
94% below US avg
Spanish82.1%
513% above US avg
Other Languages13.3%

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac is $97,000, which is 29% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$97,000
29% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,450

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.1%
59% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.5 min
Drive Alone88.6%
Public Transit4.3%
Work from Home28.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac is $344,000, 22% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$344,000
22% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden10.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.2%
Renter-Occupied10.8%
Housing Units7,505

Property Tax

In Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac 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-Marthe-sur-le-Lac has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.4 inches. The area enjoys 234 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.4 inches
30% above US avg
Snowfall73.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density5,873/sq mi
Coordinates45.5334°N, 73.9325°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.9%
59% below US avg
High School+22.7%
Graduate Degree+4.0%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density5,873/sq mi
Total Area3.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.5 min
Drive Alone88.6%
Public Transit4.3%
Work from Home28.9%

Nearby Cities

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