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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.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /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
44°F Avg Temperature 241 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
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
Ownership63.7%
Housing Units3,425
Rent Burden11.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain53.8 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)

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 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. 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.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

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

Climate & Weather

Baie-Saint-Paul has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches, including 96.4 inches of snow.

Baie-Saint-Paul has a population of 7,371 with a density of 35 people per square mile, spread across 210.8 square miles. The median age is 54.8 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.3% female and 47.6% male. The city is predominantly White (98.1%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.6% of residents, while 97.3% speak Spanish.

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 Only 0.6%
99% below US avg
Spanish 97.3%
626% above US avg
Other Languages 2.1%

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. Per capita income is $41,880. The average weekly wage is $805, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 229 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 16.0% of workers work from home.

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

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,500
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,880
Avg Weekly Wage$805

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.3%
1% below US avg
Establishments (County)229

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 median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $650 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 63.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,425 total housing units in the city. 11.8% 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$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

Homeownership63.7%
Owner-Occupied63.7%
Renter-Occupied36.4%
Housing Units3,425

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, Baie-Saint-Paul receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Baie-Saint-Paul 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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Baie-Saint-Paul has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 96.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area210.8 sq mi (545.8 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates47.4411°N, 70.4986°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.8"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 96.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 25, 2025.

Mar 6, 2005 15 km SE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.9 67 km
Oct 28, 1997 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada M4.8 51 km
Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 99 km
Dec 12, 2012 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 51 km
Jul 11, 2013 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 53 km
Jul 12, 2000 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M4.2 46 km
Sep 25, 1994 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.1 55 km
Jun 13, 2003 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada M4.1 42 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M4.0 28 km
Aug 4, 2012 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 24 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 10 km
Jun 16, 2011 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada M3.8 112 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 12 km
Aug 20, 1997 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M3.7 19 km
Jun 15, 2000 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada M3.7 58 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 17 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 23 km
Dec 8, 1991 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M3.6 60 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 135 km
Aug 7, 2010 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.7 in
February 11°F (-12°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 3.0 in
April 35°F (1°C) 3.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
October 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 3.3 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 2.8 in

Baie-Saint-Paul has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 11°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.5").

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11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 66% below the national average of 33.7%. 21.2% have completed high school. 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 81.4% of workers drive alone to work.

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)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density35/sq mi
Total Area210.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Baie-Saint-Paul

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Em Yoga & Massothérapie
École Sir Rodolphe-Forget
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Radio Stations near Baie-Saint-Paul

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHOX-FM 97.5 La Pocatiere, QC adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Baie-Saint-Paul

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Écomusée du fromage
Le musée des Anciens Canadiens
Les Moulins de l'Isle-aux-Coudres
Musée d'art contemporain de Baie-Saint-Paul
Musée Maritime de Charlevoix
village miniature

Libraries in Baie-Saint-Paul

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arena Baie St-paul0.0
Bibliothèque0.0

Hotels in Baie-Saint-Paul

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge Ancrage
Auberge La Grande Maison
Auberge le Cormoran
Domaine Belle-Plage
Hotel Baie-Saint-Paul
Hôtel Georges
Hôtel Le Germain Charlevoix
La maison Otis
La Pignoronde - Résidences touristiques

Cafes in Baie-Saint-Paul

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Charlevoix, Brûlerie Artisanale
Fraîcheurs et saveurs de Charlevoix
Le diapason
Les Moulins Lafayette
Mousse Café
Tim Hortons

Clinics in Baie-Saint-Paul

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IRIS

Train Stations in Baie-Saint-Paul

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baie Saint Paul

Gas Stations in Baie-Saint-Paul

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Esso
Irving
Petro-Canada
Shell
Ultramar

Banks in Baie-Saint-Paul

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins
Desjardins
National Bank

Golf Courses in Baie-Saint-Paul

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club de golf de Baie St-Paul

Ski Resorts Near Baie-Saint-Paul

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
A venir 0.0 $0
Mont-Sainte-Anne 0.0 $0
Le Massif 0.0 $0
Mont Grand-Fonds 0.0 $0

Airports Near Baie-Saint-Paul

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charlevoix AirportYMLMedium Airport
Grosse-Île AirportSmall Airport
Île aux Coudres AirportSmall Airport
Île Sainte-Marguerite AirportSmall Airport
Île-aux-Grues AirportSmall Airport
Montmagny AirportSmall Airport
Pintendre AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Baie-Saint-Paul

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postes Canada

Churches & Religious Organizations in Baie-Saint-Paul

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de Baie-Saint-Paul
La Maison Mère
Les Petites Franciscaines de Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baie-Saint-Paul

What is the population of Baie-Saint-Paul?

Baie-Saint-Paul has a population of 7,371 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 210.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 54.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.3% female and 47.6% male.

Is Baie-Saint-Paul expensive to live in?

The median household income is $64,500, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,000 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $650 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 Baie-Saint-Paul safe?

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

What is the weather like in Baie-Saint-Paul?

Baie-Saint-Paul has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.8 inches, with 96.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Baie-Saint-Paul?

The unemployment rate in Baie-Saint-Paul is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $805. There are 229 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 17 minutes, and 16.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Baie-Saint-Paul?

The median home value in Baie-Saint-Paul is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $650. The homeownership rate is 63.7%.

How are the schools in Baie-Saint-Paul?

11.5% of adults in Baie-Saint-Paul hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.2% have completed high school. 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Baie-Saint-Paul?

The average commute in Baie-Saint-Paul is 17 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 81.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 16.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Baie-Saint-Paul?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Baie-Saint-Paul is 98.1% White. 0.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 97.3% speak Spanish.

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