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Lac-Saguay, QC

Quebec

Lac-Saguay is a small town in Quebec with a population of 526. Residents earn $57,600 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
526 Population 8/sq mi density
$57,600 Median Income $44,600 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$604 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$57,600 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $604/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $57,600
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.3%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent $604
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.1%
125% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.2%
6% higher than US avg

How Lac-Saguay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population526
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female53% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$57,600
Per Capita$44,600
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty13.2%
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$604
Ownership82.0%
Housing Units250
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation1,079 ft (329 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+22.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute39 min

Is Lac-Saguay a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lac-Saguay receives an overall livability score of 2.9 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, below-average incomes, long commute times. Lac-Saguay has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lac-Saguay is $57,600, 23% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.1%, unemployment is notably high. 13.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lac-Saguay is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

7.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lac-Saguay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 261 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches, including 14.7 inches of snow.

Lac-Saguay has a population of 526 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 66.4 square miles. The median age is 60.8 years, 56% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.2% female and 52.8% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 3.8% of residents, while 93.4% speak Spanish.

Population

526
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
60.8yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
66.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 46.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Lac-Saguay vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 3.8%
95% below US avg
Spanish 93.4%
597% above US avg
Other Languages 2.8%

Social Characteristics

Lac-Saguay vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lac-Saguay is $57,600, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,600 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $858, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 16 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 6.5% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Lac-Saguay vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,600
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,600
Avg Weekly Wage$858

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.1%
125% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.2%
6% above US avg
Establishments (County)16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.8 min
Drive Alone93.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Lac-Saguay is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $604 (48% below the national average of $1,163). 82.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 250 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 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$604
48% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.0%
Owner-Occupied82.0%
Renter-Occupied18.0%
Housing Units250

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, Lac-Saguay receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Lac-Saguay 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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Lac-Saguay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 261 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 41.3 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,079 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average37.5°F
31% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,079 ft (329 m)
Area66.4 sq mi (171.9 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates46.4965°N, 75.1427°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 14.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2025.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 73 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M5.1 124 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 34 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 79 km
Jun 16, 1991 78 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M4.5 131 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 125 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 36 km
Oct 12, 2003 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M4.2 110 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 96 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 80 km
Nov 15, 1990 72 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M4.1 108 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 104 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 37 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 84 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 97 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 20 km
Mar 19, 2001 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M3.9 106 km
Mar 6, 1991 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada M3.9 135 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 108 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1908 NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE Meteorological 15.0 m 33 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 2.7 in
April 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
October 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 3.6 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 3.2 in

Lac-Saguay has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 6°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.4").

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7.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 78% below the national average of 33.7%. 22.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 93.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.3%
78% below US avg
High School+22.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density8/sq mi
Total Area66.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.8 min
Drive Alone93.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.5%

Radio Stations near Lac-Saguay

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFLO-FM 104.7 Mont-Laurier, 101.9 Riviere Rouge, QC contemporary hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Lac-Saguay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Le Petit Musée

Libraries in Lac-Saguay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque des Beaux-Rivages0.0
Bibliothèque Kiamika0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0

Gas Stations in Lac-Saguay

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crevier

Ski Resorts Near Lac-Saguay

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mont Blanc 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Tremblant Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Lac-Saguay

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mont-Tremblant International AirportYTMMedium Airport
Aviation PLMG Inc Airport—Small Airport
Chute-Saint-Philippe Airport—Small Airport
Mont Laurier Airport—Small Airport
Mont-Tremblant/Saint-Jovite Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Lac-Saguay

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Lac-Saguay
Bureau de poste Sainte-Véronique

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lac-Saguay

What is the population of Lac-Saguay?

Lac-Saguay has a population of 526 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 66.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 60.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 46.2% female and 52.8% male.

Is Lac-Saguay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $57,600, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Lac-Saguay safe?

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

What is the weather like in Lac-Saguay?

Lac-Saguay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.3 inches, with 14.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lac-Saguay?

The job market in Lac-Saguay faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $858. There are 16 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 39 minutes, and 6.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Lac-Saguay?

The median home value in Lac-Saguay is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $604. The homeownership rate is 82.0%.

How are the schools in Lac-Saguay?

7.3% of adults in Lac-Saguay hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Lac-Saguay?

The average commute in Lac-Saguay is 39 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 93.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 6.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Lac-Saguay?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Lac-Saguay is 100% White. 3.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 93.4% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

Nominingue, QC 2,255 pop · 8.5 mi Lac-des-Écorces, QC 2,885 pop · 11.3 mi Chute-Saint-Philippe, QC 1,039 pop · 11.8 mi Rivière-Rouge, QC 4,631 pop · 14.3 mi Mont-Laurier, QC 14,180 pop · 17.4 mi La Macaza, QC 1,094 pop · 19.6 mi La Minerve, QC 1,421 pop · 19.8 mi Ferme-Neuve, QC 2,716 pop · 20.2 mi Labelle, QC 2,765 pop · 24.5 mi Lac-Simon, QC 1,057 pop · 30.3 mi La Conception, QC 1,527 pop · 31.9 mi Mont-Tremblant, QC 10,992 pop · 33.1 mi Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, QC 6,121 pop · 33.3 mi Lac-Supérieur, QC 1,972 pop · 34.2 mi
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