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Rivière-Saint-Jean, QC

Quebec

Rivière-Saint-Jean is a small town in Quebec with a population of 227. Residents earn $71,452 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
227 Population 1/sq mi density
$71,452 Median Income $44,112 per capita
$80,000 Home Value
$647 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
35°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$71,452 median income, 20.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $647/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $71,452
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $80,000
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.8%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 20.0%
456% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.9%
4% higher than US avg

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

People

Population227
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$71,452
Per Capita$44,112
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty12.9%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$647
Ownership85.7%
Housing Units140
Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+22.7%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Rivière-Saint-Jean a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rivière-Saint-Jean receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Rivière-Saint-Jean offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rivière-Saint-Jean is $71,452, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 20.0%, unemployment is notably high. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rivière-Saint-Jean is $80,000, 72% 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 1.1x 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

6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Rivière-Saint-Jean has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. With 263 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches, including 17.1 inches of snow.

Rivière-Saint-Jean has a population of 227 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 198.2 square miles. The median age is 58.0 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.7% female and 53.3% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0% of residents, while 100% speak Spanish.

Population

227
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
58.0yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
198.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Rivière-Saint-Jean vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish 100.0%
646% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Rivière-Saint-Jean vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rivière-Saint-Jean is $71,452, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,112 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $848, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 20.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 7 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Rivière-Saint-Jean vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,452
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,112
Avg Weekly Wage$848

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment20.0%
456% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.9%
4% above US avg
Establishments (County)7

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.1 min
Drive Alone68.4%
Public Transit10.5%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Rivière-Saint-Jean is $80,000, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 85.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 140 total housing units in the city. 27.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.1x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,000
72% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg
Rent Burden27.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.7%
Owner-Occupied85.7%
Renter-Occupied14.3%
Housing Units140

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, Rivière-Saint-Jean receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Rivière-Saint-Jean 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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Rivière-Saint-Jean has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.4 inches. The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average34.7°F
36% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area198.2 sq mi (513.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates50.2912°N, 64.3311°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 17.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 29, 2022.

Sep 21, 2013 53 km SSE of Maliotenam, Canada M4.2 127 km
Mar 24, 2001 29 km SE of Havre-Saint-Pierre, Canada M4.2 76 km
Oct 2, 2011 114 km NNW of Havre-Saint-Pierre, Canada M4.0 103 km
Sep 16, 2001 48 km NNE of Havre-Saint-Pierre, Canada M3.7 81 km
Jul 21, 2009 63 km SSE of Maliotenam, Canada M3.5 117 km
May 9, 2006 24 km SSE of Sept-Îles, Canada M3.0 144 km
Jan 3, 2019 77 km ENE of Maliotenam, Canada M2.9 71 km
Sep 28, 2017 10 km N of Havre-Saint-Pierre, Canada M2.8 54 km
Sep 28, 2017 3 km NE of Havre-Saint-Pierre, Canada M2.7 54 km
Jul 29, 2022 eastern Quebec, Canada M2.6 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 20°F (-7°C) 2.4 in
April 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in
May 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
June 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in
September 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
October 40°F (4°C) 4.4 in Wettest
November 29°F (-2°C) 3.9 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 3.4 in

Rivière-Saint-Jean has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 8°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.0").

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6.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 80% below the national average of 33.7%. 22.7% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 68.4% of workers drive alone to work, while 10.5% use public transit.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.8%
80% below US avg
High School+22.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area198.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.1 min
Drive Alone68.4%
Public Transit10.5%
Work from Home0.0%

Radio Stations near Rivière-Saint-Jean

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJBE 90.5 "Radio Anticosti" Port-Menier, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps

Airports Near Rivière-Saint-Jean

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Havre-Saint-Pierre AirportYGVMedium Airport
Port-Menier AirportYPNMedium Airport
Mingan AirportYLPSmall Airport
Rivière-au-Tonnerre Airport—Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rivière-Saint-Jean

What is the population of Rivière-Saint-Jean?

Rivière-Saint-Jean has a population of 227 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 198.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 58.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 46.7% female and 53.3% male.

Is Rivière-Saint-Jean expensive to live in?

The median household income is $71,452, 5% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,000 (72% 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 1.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Rivière-Saint-Jean safe?

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

What is the weather like in Rivière-Saint-Jean?

Rivière-Saint-Jean has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.4 inches, with 17.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rivière-Saint-Jean?

The job market in Rivière-Saint-Jean faces challenges, with unemployment at 20.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $848. There are 7 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Rivière-Saint-Jean?

The median home value in Rivière-Saint-Jean is $80,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647. The homeownership rate is 85.7%.

How are the schools in Rivière-Saint-Jean?

6.8% of adults in Rivière-Saint-Jean hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.7% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Rivière-Saint-Jean?

The average commute in Rivière-Saint-Jean is 27 minutes. 68.4% of workers drive alone to work, 10.5% use public transit, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Rivière-Saint-Jean?

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

Nearby Cities

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