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Sainte-Mélanie, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,250 Population 111/sq mi density
$74,500 Median Income $44,800 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 8.6% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$74,500 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Sainte-Mélanie, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,500
1% below
$44,800 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
11% below
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
8.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
67% below
20.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
10.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
263 sunny days/yr

How Sainte-Mélanie Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sainte-Mélanie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
99%
Home Value
89%
Rent
69%
Poverty
82%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sainte-Mélanie a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sainte-Mélanie residents earn a median household income of $74,500 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,800. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 101 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sainte-Mélanie is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $800/month, with 8.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

11.2% of adults in Sainte-Mélanie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 20.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Mélanie has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,250
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density111/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,500
Per Capita$44,800
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty10.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$862

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$800
Ownership81.0%
Housing Units1,395
Rent Burden8.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days263/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation466 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+20.3%
Graduate+2.7%

Community

Commute28 min