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Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs, QC

Quebec

Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,158. Residents earn $73,500 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,158 Population 33/sq mi density
$73,500 Median Income $42,300 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$685 Median Rent 6.7% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 267 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$73,500 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $685/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $73,500
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.2%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $685
41% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.4%
161% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.0%
35% lower than US avg

How Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,158
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$73,500
Per Capita$42,300
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty8.0%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$685
Ownership88.4%
Housing Units515
Rent Burden6.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain38.2 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation689 ft (210 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+26.3%
Graduate+1.6%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs is $73,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.4%, unemployment is notably high. 8.0% 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 Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $685 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x 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

5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 267 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches, including 15.7 inches of snow.

Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs has a population of 1,158 with a density of 33 people per square mile, spread across 35.4 square miles. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.6% female and 52.4% male. The city is predominantly White (99.1%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 1.3% of residents, while 98.3% speak Spanish.

Population

1,158
Total Population
33
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
35.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 1.3%
98% below US avg
Spanish 98.3%
633% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs is $73,500, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,300. The average weekly wage is $813, 43% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 36 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 16.7% of workers work from home.

Income: Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,500
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,300
Avg Weekly Wage$813

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.4%
161% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below US avg
Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Drive Alone90.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $685 (41% below the national average of $1,163). 88.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 515 total housing units in the city. 6.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$685
41% below US avg
Rent Burden6.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership88.4%
Owner-Occupied88.4%
Renter-Occupied12.6%
Housing Units515

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, Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs 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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Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 267 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 38.2 inches. The area receives 15.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average35.7°F
34% below US avg
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Area35.4 sq mi (91.6 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates47.6818°N, 70.3054°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 15.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

89 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 25, 2025.

Mar 6, 2005 15 km SE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.9 44 km
Oct 28, 1997 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada M4.8 30 km
Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 129 km
Dec 12, 2012 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 22 km
Jul 11, 2013 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 24 km
Jul 12, 2000 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M4.2 62 km
Sep 25, 1994 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.1 28 km
Jun 13, 2003 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada M4.1 16 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M4.0 9 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 26 km
Aug 4, 2012 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 54 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 42 km
Jun 16, 2011 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada M3.8 81 km
Jun 15, 2000 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada M3.7 37 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 35 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 45 km
Aug 20, 1997 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M3.7 17 km
Dec 8, 1991 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M3.6 38 km
Dec 1, 1993 15 km SSE of La Malbaie, Canada M3.5 25 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-15°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 20°F (-7°C) 2.6 in
April 33°F (0°C) 2.7 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
October 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 3.1 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 2.5 in

Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 6°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.3").

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5.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 85% below the national average of 33.7%. 26.3% have completed high school. 1.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 90% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.2%
85% below US avg
High School+26.3%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density33/sq mi
Total Area35.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Drive Alone90.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.7%

Museums in Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Écomusée du fromage
Musée d'art contemporain de Baie-Saint-Paul
Musée de Charlevoix
Musée Maritime de Charlevoix
village miniature

Libraries in Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arena Baie St-paul0.0
Bibliothèque0.0

Gas Stations in Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petro-Canada

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mont-Sainte-Anne 0.0 $0
Le Massif 0.0 $0
Mont Grand-Fonds 0.0 $0
Station de ski Mont-Édouard 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charlevoix AirportYMLMedium Airport
Rivière-du-Loup AirportYRIMedium Airport
Saguenay-Bagotville AirportYBGMedium Airport
Grosse-Île AirportSmall Airport
Île aux Coudres AirportSmall Airport
Île Sainte-Marguerite AirportSmall Airport
Île-aux-Grues AirportSmall Airport
Montmagny AirportSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs

What is the population of Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs?

Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs has a population of 1,158 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 35.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.6% female and 52.4% male.

Is Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs expensive to live in?

The median household income is $73,500, 2% 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 $685 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs?

Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.2 inches, with 15.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs?

The job market in Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $813. There are 36 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 16.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs?

The median home value in Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $685. The homeownership rate is 88.4%.

How are the schools in Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs?

5.2% of adults in Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.3% have completed high school. 1.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs?

The average commute in Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs is 27 minutes. 90% of workers drive alone to work, and 16.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs is 99.1% White. 1.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 98.3% speak Spanish.

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