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Grand-Saint-Esprit, QC

Quebec

Grand-Saint-Esprit is a small town in Quebec with a population of 488. Residents earn $72,500 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
488 Population 46/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $43,800 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$472 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $472/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $72,500
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $180,000
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.4%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent $472
59% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.8%
33% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.8%
29% lower than US avg

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

People

Population488
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density46/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$43,800
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty8.8%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$472
Ownership78.1%
Housing Units205
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation174 ft (53 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+21.2%
Graduate+4.7%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Grand-Saint-Esprit a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grand-Saint-Esprit receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Grand-Saint-Esprit offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grand-Saint-Esprit is $72,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grand-Saint-Esprit is $180,000, 36% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $472 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x 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

9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Grand-Saint-Esprit has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 265 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches, including 13.7 inches of snow.

Grand-Saint-Esprit has a population of 488 with a density of 46 people per square mile, spread across 10.5 square miles. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 45.9% female and 54.1% male. The city is predominantly White (98.2%), with 2.7% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 1% of residents, while 95.9% speak Spanish.

Population

488
Total Population
46
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
10.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Grand-Saint-Esprit vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 1.0%
99% below US avg
Spanish 95.9%
616% above US avg
Other Languages 3.1%

Social Characteristics

Grand-Saint-Esprit vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grand-Saint-Esprit is $72,500, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,800 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $842, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 15 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 15.4% of workers work from home.

Income: Grand-Saint-Esprit vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,500
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,800
Avg Weekly Wage$842

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.8%
29% below US avg
Establishments (County)15

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.0 min
Drive Alone84.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Grand-Saint-Esprit is $180,000, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $472 (59% below the national average of $1,163). 78.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 205 total housing units in the city. 0.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,000
36% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$472
59% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.1%
Owner-Occupied78.1%
Renter-Occupied22.0%
Housing Units205

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

Crime Rates: Grand-Saint-Esprit 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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Grand-Saint-Esprit has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-13°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.6°F
25% below US avg
January Average10°F (-13°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates46.1825°N, 72.4981°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 13.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 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 M4.8 108 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 146 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 150 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 76 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 136 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 75 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 25 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 76 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 26 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 74 km
Apr 29, 2009 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada M3.4 133 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 105 km
Apr 24, 2010 11 km NNW of Château-Richer, Canada M3.3 145 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 90 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 124 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 129 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M3.0 73 km
May 31, 2007 35 km WNW of Sainte-Thècle, Canada M3.0 94 km
May 11, 2006 7 km W of Nicolet, Canada M3.0 17 km
Mar 29, 2020 3 km W of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.0 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-13°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 2.4 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 3.2 in

Grand-Saint-Esprit has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 10°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.0").

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9.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 72% below the national average of 33.7%. 21.2% have completed high school. 4.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 84.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.4%
72% below US avg
High School+21.2%
Graduate Degree+4.7%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density46/sq mi
Total Area10.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.0 min
Drive Alone84.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.4%

Schools in Grand-Saint-Esprit

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Arc-en-Ciel — — — —
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Radio Stations near Grand-Saint-Esprit

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKOB "FM 106.9 Mauricie" Trois-Rivieres, QC news, talk MP3
CKBN "Via 90.5" Saint-Gregoire, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CHOC 88.7 classic hits, folk MP3 192 kbps
Viva 105,3 Drummondville drummondville, francophone MP3 48 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

Museums in Grand-Saint-Esprit

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Boréalis
La forge haute - forneau neuf
La Grande maison
Maison Rocheleau
Manoir Boucher-De Niverville
Moulin seigneurial de Pointe-du-Lac
Musée de la Biodiversité du Québec
Musée des cultures du monde
Musée des Filles de Jésus
Musée des Ursulines de Trois-Rivieres
Musée militaire de Trois-Rivières 12E Régiment blindé du Canada
Musée Pop
Vieille prison de Trois-Rivières

Libraries in Grand-Saint-Esprit

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BIBLIO0.0
Bibliothèque Aline-Piché0.0
Bibliothèque Claude-Bouchard0.0
Bibliothèque de Baie-du-Febvre0.0
Bibliothèque de Bécancour0.0
Bibliothèque de l'UQTR0.0
Bibliothèque De La Franciade0.0
Bibliothèque Gatien-Lapointe0.0
Bibliothèque Jeanne-Hébert0.0
Bibliothèque Maurice-Loranger0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale - ville de Bécancour0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Léonard-d'Aston0.0
Bibliothèque Simone-L.-Roy0.0

Farmers Markets in Grand-Saint-Esprit

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché aux puces de Trois-Rivières
Marché La Providence

Breweries in Grand-Saint-Esprit

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Forge du Malt - Microbrasserie

Stadiums & Teams in Grand-Saint-Esprit

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Grand-Saint-Esprit

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Drummondville Airport—Small Airport
Grant Airport—Small Airport
Lac à la Perchaude Airport—Small Airport
Lac-à-la-Tortue Airport—Small Airport
Louiseville Airport—Small Airport
Paquet Airport—Small Airport
Richelieu Airport—Small Airport
Rougemont Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe Aerodrome—Small Airport
Sorel Airport—Small Airport
St-Basile (Marcotte) Airport—Small Airport
St-Dominique Airport—Small Airport
St-Louis-de-France Airport—Small Airport
St-Mathias Airport—Small Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil Airport—Small Airport
Valcourt Airport—Small Airport
Victoriaville Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Grand-Saint-Esprit

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de réadaptation en déficience physique Jacques-de-Labadie - CIUSSS MCQ
Centre De Readaptation Intrvl

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grand-Saint-Esprit

What is the population of Grand-Saint-Esprit?

Grand-Saint-Esprit has a population of 488 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 10.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 45.9% female and 54.1% male.

Is Grand-Saint-Esprit expensive to live in?

The median household income is $72,500, 4% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,000 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $472 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Grand-Saint-Esprit safe?

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

What is the weather like in Grand-Saint-Esprit?

Grand-Saint-Esprit has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 13.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Grand-Saint-Esprit?

Grand-Saint-Esprit has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $842. There are 15 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 15.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Grand-Saint-Esprit?

The median home value in Grand-Saint-Esprit is $180,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $472. The homeownership rate is 78.1%.

How are the schools in Grand-Saint-Esprit?

9.4% of adults in Grand-Saint-Esprit hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.2% have completed high school. 4.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Grand-Saint-Esprit?

The average commute in Grand-Saint-Esprit is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 84.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 15.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Grand-Saint-Esprit?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Grand-Saint-Esprit is 98.2% White, 2.7% Hispanic or Latino. 1% of residents speak only English at home, while 95.9% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

Nicolet, QC 8,620 pop · 6.4 mi Saint-Léonard-d'Aston, QC 2,530 pop · 7.9 mi Saint-Wenceslas, QC 1,167 pop · 8.4 mi Sainte-Catherine, QC 17,347 pop · 9.9 mi Bécancour, QC 13,561 pop · 11.4 mi Trois-Rivières, QC 139,163 pop · 11.5 mi Pierreville, QC 2,104 pop · 16.9 mi Yamachiche, QC 2,813 pop · 17.2 mi Saint-Bonaventure, QC 1,066 pop · 17.5 mi Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, QC 4,920 pop · 17.5 mi Daveluyville, QC 2,360 pop · 17.5 mi Saint-François-du-Lac, QC 1,898 pop · 17.6 mi Saint-Majorique-de-Grantham, QC 1,384 pop · 17.8 mi Gentilly, QC 1,634 pop · 18.4 mi
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