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Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent, QC

Quebec

Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent is a small town in Quebec with a population of 906. Residents earn $56,400 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
906 Population 64/sq mi density
$56,400 Median Income $41,600 per capita
$155,000 Home Value
$516 Median Rent 13.5% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 257 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$56,400 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,000 home value, $516/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $56,400
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $155,000
45% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.7%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent $516
56% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.9%
119% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.8%
27% higher than US avg

How Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population906
Median Age59.6 yrs
Density64/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,400
Per Capita$41,600
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty15.8%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,000
Rent$516
Ownership77.2%
Housing Units460
Rent Burden13.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain43.5 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation157 ft (48 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+20.8%
Graduate+3.3%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent receives an overall livability score of 3.0 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, below-average incomes. Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent is $56,400, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 15.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent is $155,000, 45% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $516 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

11.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 257 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches, including 15.2 inches of snow.

Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent has a population of 906 with a density of 64 people per square mile, spread across 14.1 square miles. The median age is 59.6 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (97.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.6% of residents, while 96.1% speak Spanish.

Population

906
Total Population
64
People / sq mi
59.6yrs
Median Age
53% above US avg
14.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.6%
99% below US avg
Spanish 96.1%
617% above US avg
Other Languages 3.3%

Social Characteristics

Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent is $56,400, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,600. The average weekly wage is $800, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 28 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 21.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,400
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,600
Avg Weekly Wage$800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.9%
119% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.8%
27% above US avg
Establishments (County)28

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Drive Alone75.4%
Public Transit3.5%
Work from Home21.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent is $155,000, 45% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $516 (56% below the national average of $1,163). 77.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 460 total housing units in the city. 13.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$155,000
45% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$516
56% below US avg
Rent Burden13.5%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.2%
Owner-Occupied77.2%
Renter-Occupied22.8%
Housing Units460

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, Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent 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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Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.8°F
26% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area14.1 sq mi (36.5 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates46.5565°N, 72.1141°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 15.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.84"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Oct 2, 2024.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 60 km
Jul 12, 2000 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M4.2 132 km
Dec 31, 1990 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada M4.2 119 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 126 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 149 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 117 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 75 km
Aug 4, 2012 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 138 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 149 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 38 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 113 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 66 km
Aug 7, 2010 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 122 km
Jan 4, 2018 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada M3.4 109 km
Apr 29, 2009 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada M3.4 87 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 108 km
Dec 11, 2013 9 km W of St-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada M3.4 150 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 137 km
Apr 24, 2010 11 km NNW of Château-Richer, Canada M3.3 96 km
Mar 6, 2010 1 km WNW of Beaupré, Canada M3.2 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.7 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
September 56°F (14°C) 4.3 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 3.5 in

Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 9°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.5").

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11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 65% below the national average of 33.7%. 20.8% have completed high school. 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 75.4% of workers drive alone to work, while 3.5% use public transit.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.7%
65% below US avg
High School+20.8%
Graduate Degree+3.3%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density64/sq mi
Total Area14.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Drive Alone75.4%
Public Transit3.5%
Work from Home21.1%

Schools in Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École le Phare
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Radio Stations near Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Labgate P.YG. Pink Floyd, Yes, Genesis progressive rock MP3 128 kbps
CKOB "FM 106.9 Mauricie" Trois-Rivieres, QC news, talk MP3
CKYQ "Hit Country 95.7 Centre-du-Quebec" Plessisville, QC country, francophone country MP3 96 kbps
CKBN "Via 90.5" Saint-Gregoire, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CHOC 88.7 classic hits, folk MP3 192 kbps
Jazz Club Bandstand big band, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec) Trois-Rivieres, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec) Trois-Rivieres, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Rythme 100,1 Mauricie adult pop MP3 160 kbps
CHOC-FM 88.7 Saint-Raymond de Portneuf, QC classic hits MP3 192 kbps

Libraries in Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Portneuf0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-Charles-Magnan0.0

Farmers Markets in Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Public Deschambault

Gas Stations in Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Banks in Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins

Airports Near Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Quebec Jean Lesage International AirportYQBLarge Airport
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Drummondville AirportSmall Airport
Lac à la Perchaude AirportSmall Airport
Lac William ice runway (seasonal)Small Airport
Lac-à-la-Tortue AirportSmall Airport
Paquet AirportSmall Airport
Québec / Neuville AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Apollinaire (Airpro) AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Ferdinand AirportSmall Airport
St-Basile (Marcotte) AirportSmall Airport
St-Louis-de-France AirportSmall Airport
Victoriaville AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Églie de Deschaillons

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Frequently Asked Questions About Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent

What is the population of Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent?

Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent has a population of 906 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 64 people per square mile, spread across 14.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 59.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent expensive to live in?

The median household income is $56,400, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $155,000 (45% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $516 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent safe?

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

What is the weather like in Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent?

Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.5 inches, with 15.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent?

The unemployment rate in Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent is 7.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $800. There are 28 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 21.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent?

The median home value in Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent is $155,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $516. The homeownership rate is 77.2%.

How are the schools in Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent?

11.7% of adults in Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.8% have completed high school. 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent?

The average commute in Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent is 27 minutes. 75.4% of workers drive alone to work, 3.5% use public transit, and 21.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent is 97.7% White. 0.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 96.1% speak Spanish.

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