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Esprit-Saint, QC

Quebec

Esprit-Saint is a small town in Quebec with a population of 340. Residents earn $45,600 per year, which is 39% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
340 Population 5/sq mi density
$45,600 Median Income $28,200 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$647 Median Rent 8.6% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$45,600 median income, 24.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $647/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $45,600
39% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 24.2%
572% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 26.0%
110% higher than US avg

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

People

Population340
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

D
Median Income$45,600
Per Capita$28,200
Unemployment24.2%
Poverty26.0%
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$647
Ownership82.9%
Housing Units175
Rent Burden8.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain43.2 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+24.2%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute36 min

Is Esprit-Saint a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Esprit-Saint receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Esprit-Saint has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Esprit-Saint is $45,600, 39% below the national average of $75,149. At 24.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 26.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Esprit-Saint is $100,000, 65% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x 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

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Esprit-Saint has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 258 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches, including 19.1 inches of snow.

Esprit-Saint has a population of 340 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 65.2 square miles. The median age is 56.8 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 42.7% female and 57.4% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0% of residents, while 98.5% speak Spanish.

Population

340
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
56.8yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
65.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.4%
Female 42.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Esprit-Saint vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish 98.5%
635% above US avg
Other Languages 1.5%

Social Characteristics

Esprit-Saint vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Esprit-Saint is $45,600, which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,200 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $542, 62% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 24.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 11 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 20.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Esprit-Saint vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$45,600
39% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,200
Avg Weekly Wage$542

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment24.2%
572% above US avg
Poverty Rate26.0%
110% above US avg
Establishments (County)11

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.0 min
Drive Alone85.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Esprit-Saint is $100,000, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 82.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 175 total housing units in the city. 8.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg
Rent Burden8.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.9%
Owner-Occupied82.9%
Renter-Occupied17.1%
Housing Units175

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, Esprit-Saint receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Esprit-Saint 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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Esprit-Saint has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 19.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,050 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average36.1°F
33% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)
Area65.2 sq mi (169.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates48.0693°N, 68.5595°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 19.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.61"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

70 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 94 km
Oct 28, 1997 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada M4.8 110 km
Dec 12, 2012 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 115 km
Jul 11, 2013 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 115 km
Nov 27, 2012 Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada M4.2 122 km
Jun 13, 2003 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada M4.1 121 km
Sep 25, 1994 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.1 110 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M4.0 134 km
Jul 14, 2006 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine M3.9 133 km
Jun 16, 2011 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada M3.8 84 km
May 26, 2014 29 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.7 107 km
Aug 20, 1997 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M3.7 143 km
Jun 15, 2000 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada M3.7 103 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 146 km
Dec 8, 1991 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M3.6 101 km
Mar 30, 1990 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine M3.5 91 km
Dec 1, 1993 15 km SSE of La Malbaie, Canada M3.5 127 km
Oct 6, 2017 24 km SE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.3 120 km
Apr 20, 1995 31 km ESE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.3 135 km
Jun 28, 2015 5 km NW of La Pocatière, Canada M3.3 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 3.0 in
March 21°F (-6°C) 2.9 in Driest
April 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in
May 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
October 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 3.6 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 3.5 in

Esprit-Saint has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 6°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and March the driest (2.9").

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0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 24.2% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 85% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+24.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density5/sq mi
Total Area65.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.0 min
Drive Alone85.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.0%

Schools in Esprit-Saint

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École de la Colombe
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Radio Stations near Esprit-Saint

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFYX-FM 93.3 Rimouski, QC news talk MP3 160 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Bas-Saint-Laurent) Rimouski, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Côte-Nord, Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Rimouski, QC) blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique - Bas-Saint-Laurent, Côte-Nord, Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Rimouski, QC) blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
CKMN 96.5 FM community radio, rimouski MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Esprit-Saint

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Biencourt0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Isabelle-Beaulieu0.0

Ski Resorts Near Esprit-Saint

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mont Farlagne 0.0 $0
Centre de plein air familiale Richelieu 0.0 $0

Airports Near Esprit-Saint

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Forestville AirportYFEMedium Airport
Mont Joli AirportYYYMedium Airport
Rimouski AirportYXKMedium Airport
Edmundston AirportSmall Airport
Estcourt AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Esprit-Saint

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église catholique l'Esprit-Saint

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Frequently Asked Questions About Esprit-Saint

What is the population of Esprit-Saint?

Esprit-Saint has a population of 340 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 65.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 56.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 42.7% female and 57.4% male.

Is Esprit-Saint expensive to live in?

The median household income is $45,600, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $100,000 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Esprit-Saint safe?

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

What is the weather like in Esprit-Saint?

Esprit-Saint has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.2 inches, with 19.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Esprit-Saint?

The job market in Esprit-Saint faces challenges, with unemployment at 24.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $542. There are 11 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 36 minutes, and 20.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Esprit-Saint?

The median home value in Esprit-Saint is $100,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647. The homeownership rate is 82.9%.

How are the schools in Esprit-Saint?

0.0% of adults in Esprit-Saint hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.2% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Esprit-Saint?

The average commute in Esprit-Saint is 36 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 85% of workers drive alone to work, and 20.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Esprit-Saint?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Esprit-Saint is 100% White. 0% of residents speak only English at home, while 98.5% speak Spanish.

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