Cap-Santé, QC

Quebec

Cap-Santé is a small town in Quebec with a population of 3,594. Residents earn $85,000 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,594 Population 171/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $47,960 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$650 Median Rent 7.7% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $650/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,000
13% higher 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 4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.5%
48% lower than US avg

How Cap-Santé Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,594
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density171/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$47,960
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty6.5%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$650
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,510
Rent Burden7.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation131 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+21.3%
Graduate+4.2%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Cap-Santé a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cap-Santé receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Cap-Santé offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cap-Santé is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cap-Santé 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. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.3% have completed high school.

Cap-Santé has a population of 3,594 with a density of 171 people per square mile. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.7%).

Population

3,594
Total Population
2021 Census
171
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
21.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Cap-Santé vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.0%
99% below US avg
Spanish97.1%
624% above US avg
Other Languages2%

Social Characteristics

Cap-Santé vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cap-Santé is $85,000, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Cap-Santé vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,000
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.6 min
Drive Alone93.7%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home26.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Cap-Santé 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 Burden7.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.7%
Renter-Occupied10.9%
Housing Units1,510

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Cap-Santé vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Cap-Santé vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area21.0 sq mi (54.5 km²)
Population Density171/sq mi
Coordinates46.6716°N, 71.7881°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+21.3%
Graduate Degree+4.2%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density171/sq mi
Total Area21.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.6 min
Drive Alone93.7%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home26.2%

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