Baie-Saint-Paul, QC

Quebec

Baie-Saint-Paul is a small city in Quebec with a population of 7,371. Residents earn $64,500 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
7,371 Population 35/sq mi density
$64,500 Median Income $41,880 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$650 Median Rent 11.8% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$64,500 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $650/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,500
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.5%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $650
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.2%
44% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.3%
1% lower than US avg

How Baie-Saint-Paul Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population7,371
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density35/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,500
Per Capita$41,880
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty12.3%
Commute17 min

Housing

A
Home Value$250,000
Rent$650
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,425
Rent Burden11.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation3 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+21.2%
Graduate+4.0%

Community

Commute17 min

Is Baie-Saint-Paul a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Baie-Saint-Paul receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Baie-Saint-Paul offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Baie-Saint-Paul is $64,500, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Baie-Saint-Paul is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.2% have completed high school.

Baie-Saint-Paul has a population of 7,371 with a density of 35 people per square mile. The median age is 54.8 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.1%).

Population

7,371
Total Population
2021 Census
35
People / sq mi
54.8yrs
Median Age
41% above US avg
210.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.6%
Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Baie-Saint-Paul vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.6%
99% below US avg
Spanish97.3%
626% above US avg
Other Languages2.1%

Social Characteristics

Baie-Saint-Paul vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Baie-Saint-Paul is $64,500, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Baie-Saint-Paul vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,500
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,880

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.3%
1% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.8 min
Drive Alone81.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Baie-Saint-Paul is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $650 (44% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$650
44% below US avg
Rent Burden11.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied63.7%
Renter-Occupied36.4%
Housing Units3,425

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Baie-Saint-Paul vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Baie-Saint-Paul vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area210.8 sq mi (545.8 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates47.4411°N, 70.4986°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.5%
66% below US avg
High School+21.2%
Graduate Degree+4.0%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density35/sq mi
Total Area210.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.8 min
Drive Alone81.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.0%

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