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Mont-Saint-Hilaire, QC

Quebec

Mont-Saint-Hilaire is a small city in Quebec with a population of 18,859. Residents earn $104,000 per year, which is 38% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
18,859 Population 1,108/sq mi density
$104,000 Median Income $66,100 per capita
$448,000 Home Value
$920 Median Rent 11.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 238 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$104,000 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$448,000 home value, $920/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $104,000
38% higher than US avg
Home Value $448,000
59% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.5%
39% lower than US avg
Median Rent $920
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.9%
64% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.7%
54% lower than US avg

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

People

Population18,859
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density1,108/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$104,000
Per Capita$66,100
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty5.7%
Commute29 min

Housing

A
Home Value$448,000
Rent$920
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units7,765
Rent Burden11.1%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain51.5 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation128 ft (39 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+19.1%
Graduate+10.2%

Community

Commute29 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Mont-Saint-Hilaire a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mont-Saint-Hilaire receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Mont-Saint-Hilaire offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mont-Saint-Hilaire is $104,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Mont-Saint-Hilaire among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mont-Saint-Hilaire is $448,000, making it a premium housing market at 59% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $920 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Mont-Saint-Hilaire experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches, including 72.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Mont-Saint-Hilaire has a population of 18,859 with a density of 1,108 people per square mile. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.2%), with 1.7% Asian.

Population

18,859
Total Population
2021 Census
1,108
People / sq mi
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
17.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Mont-Saint-Hilaire vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only3.0%
96% below US avg
Spanish91.5%
583% above US avg
Other Languages5.5%

Social Characteristics

Mont-Saint-Hilaire vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mont-Saint-Hilaire is $104,000, which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Mont-Saint-Hilaire vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$104,000
38% above US avg
Per Capita Income$66,100

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.7%
54% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.2 min
Drive Alone84.0%
Public Transit4.8%
Work from Home38.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Mont-Saint-Hilaire is $448,000, 59% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $920 (21% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$448,000
59% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$920
21% below US avg
Rent Burden11.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.9%
Renter-Occupied19.1%
Housing Units7,765

Property Tax

In Mont-Saint-Hilaire, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mont-Saint-Hilaire vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Mont-Saint-Hilaire has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.5 inches. The area enjoys 238 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.5 inches
36% above US avg
Snowfall72.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area17.0 sq mi (44.1 km²)
Population Density1,108/sq mi
Coordinates45.5652°N, 73.1868°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.5%
39% below US avg
High School+19.1%
Graduate Degree+10.2%
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,108/sq mi
Total Area17.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.2 min
Drive Alone84.0%
Public Transit4.8%
Work from Home38.2%

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