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%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation131 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+21.3%
Graduate+4.2%
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
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Cap-Santé vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 1.0% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Spanish | 97.1% |
| 624% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 2% |
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.
Income
| Median HH Income | $85,000 |
| 13% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $47,960 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| 48% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% |
| Work from Home | 26.2% |
The median home value in Cap-Santé is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $650 (44% below US avg).
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 Burden | 7.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 88.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.9% |
| Housing Units | 1,510 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Cap-Santé vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Cap-Santé vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 21.0 sq mi (54.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 171/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6716°N, 71.7881°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |