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Lac-Saint-Joseph, QC

Quebec

Lac-Saint-Joseph is a small town in Quebec with a population of 304. Residents earn $112,000 per year, which is 49% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
304 Population 23/sq mi density
$112,000 Median Income $134,000 per capita
$850,000 Home Value
$647 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 239 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$112,000 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$850,000 home value, $647/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $112,000
49% higher than US avg
Home Value $850,000
202% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.6%
18% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.5%
31% lower than US avg

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

People

Population304
Median Age61.2 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female52% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$112,000
Per Capita$134,000
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty8.5%
Commute33 min

Housing

C
Home Value$850,000
Rent$647
Ownership96.8%
Housing Units155
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain53.6 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation604 ft (184 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+10.3%
Graduate+25.9%

Community

Commute33 min

Is Lac-Saint-Joseph a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lac-Saint-Joseph receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Lac-Saint-Joseph offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lac-Saint-Joseph is $112,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 49% above $75,149. This places Lac-Saint-Joseph among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lac-Saint-Joseph is $850,000, making it a premium housing market at 202% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.6x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 10.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lac-Saint-Joseph has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches, including 23.4 inches of snow.

Lac-Saint-Joseph has a population of 304 with a density of 23 people per square mile, spread across 13.0 square miles. The median age is 61.2 years, 57% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50% female and 51.7% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0% of residents, while 98.4% speak Spanish.

Population

304
Total Population
23
People / sq mi
61.2yrs
Median Age
57% above US avg
13.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Lac-Saint-Joseph vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish 98.4%
634% above US avg
Other Languages 1.6%

Social Characteristics

Lac-Saint-Joseph vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lac-Saint-Joseph is $112,000, which is 49% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $134,000 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $2,577, 80% higher than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 9 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 75.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Lac-Saint-Joseph vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$112,000
49% above US avg
Per Capita Income$134,000
Avg Weekly Wage$2,577

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.5%
31% below US avg
Establishments (County)9

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.3 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home75.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Lac-Saint-Joseph is $850,000, 202% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 96.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 155 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 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$850,000
202% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership96.8%
Owner-Occupied96.8%
Renter-Occupied3.2%
Housing Units155

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-Saint-Joseph receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Lac-Saint-Joseph 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-Saint-Joseph has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 604 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-14°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average37.9°F
30% below US avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation604 ft (184 m)
Area13.0 sq mi (33.6 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates46.9361°N, 71.6451°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.6"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 23.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.63"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 25, 2025.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 23 km
Dec 31, 1990 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada M4.2 99 km
Jul 12, 2000 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M4.2 77 km
Jun 13, 2003 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada M4.1 145 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M4.0 131 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 131 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 96 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 112 km
Aug 4, 2012 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 86 km
Aug 20, 1997 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M3.7 122 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 97 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 118 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 49 km
Dec 1, 1993 15 km SSE of La Malbaie, Canada M3.5 137 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 76 km
Aug 7, 2010 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 76 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 119 km
Jan 3, 2008 15 km ESE of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.4 112 km
Apr 29, 2009 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada M3.4 46 km
Jan 4, 2018 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada M3.4 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-14°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 3.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in
July 65°F (18°C) 5.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 4.8 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 4.5 in

Lac-Saint-Joseph has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 8°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (3.2").

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27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18% below the national average of 33.7%. 10.3% have completed high school. 25.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 100% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.6%
18% below US avg
High School+10.3%
Graduate Degree+25.9%
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density23/sq mi
Total Area13.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.3 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home75.0%

Radio Stations near Lac-Saint-Joseph

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJSQ-FM 92.7 "Radio Classique" Quebec City, QC (320K MP3 Stream) classical MP3 320 kbps
FM93 Québec family MP3
Labgate P.YG. Pink Floyd, Yes, Genesis progressive rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique - Québec City, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première Quebec City, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Choi Radio X 98,1 talk MP3 64 kbps
CBC Radio One - Quebec City, QC (MP3) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CJMD 96.9 Levis, QC hip hop, radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CJSQ-FM 92.7 "Radio Classique" Quebec City, QC (128K MP3 Stream) classical MP3 128 kbps
CKIA 88.3 "Radio Urbaine" Quebec City, QC radio communautaire MP3 192 kbps
CHOC-FM 88.7 Saint-Raymond de Portneuf, QC classic hits MP3 192 kbps
ckrl radio ckrl MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Lac-Saint-Joseph

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque : "Au fil des mots"0.0
Bibliothèque Alain-Grandbois0.0
Bibliothèque Anne-Hébert0.0
Bibliothèque Auguste-Honoré-Gosselin0.0
Bibliothèque de Portneuf0.0
Bibliothèque Félix-Leclerc0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
shannon municipal library0.0

Breweries in Lac-Saint-Joseph

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie 46° Nord

Ski Resorts Near Lac-Saint-Joseph

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Centre de Ski Le Relais 0.0 — — $0 — — —
A venir 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Station de ski du Mont Stoneham 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Lac-Saint-Joseph

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Quebec Jean Lesage International AirportYQBLarge Airport
Paquet Airport—Small Airport
Pintendre Airport—Small Airport
Québec / Neuville Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Apollinaire (Airpro) Aerodrome—Small Airport
Saint-Jean-Chrysostome Airport—Small Airport
St-Anselme Airport—Small Airport
St-Basile (Marcotte) Airport—Small Airport
St-Frédéric Airport—Small Airport
St-Lambert-De-Lauzon Airport—Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lac-Saint-Joseph

What is the population of Lac-Saint-Joseph?

Lac-Saint-Joseph has a population of 304 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 13.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 61.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50% female and 51.7% male.

Is Lac-Saint-Joseph expensive to live in?

The median household income is $112,000, 49% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $850,000 (202% above 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 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Lac-Saint-Joseph safe?

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

What is the weather like in Lac-Saint-Joseph?

Lac-Saint-Joseph has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.6 inches, with 23.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lac-Saint-Joseph?

The unemployment rate in Lac-Saint-Joseph is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $2,577. There are 9 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 33 minutes, and 75.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Lac-Saint-Joseph?

The median home value in Lac-Saint-Joseph is $850,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647. The homeownership rate is 96.8%.

How are the schools in Lac-Saint-Joseph?

27.6% of adults in Lac-Saint-Joseph hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 10.3% have completed high school. 25.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Lac-Saint-Joseph?

The average commute in Lac-Saint-Joseph is 33 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 100% of workers drive alone to work, and 75.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Lac-Saint-Joseph?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Lac-Saint-Joseph is 100% White. 0% of residents speak only English at home, while 98.4% speak Spanish.

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