Saint-Alban, QC

Quebec

Saint-Alban is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,196. Residents earn $61,600 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,196 Population 21/sq mi density
$61,600 Median Income $38,300 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$500 Median Rent 8.8% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$61,600 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $500/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,600
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $174,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.0%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent $500
57% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.5%
136% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.2%
23% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,196
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female51% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$61,600
Per Capita$38,300
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty15.2%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$500
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units580
Rent Burden8.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+21.0%
Graduate+1.0%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Saint-Alban a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Alban receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saint-Alban offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Alban is $61,600, 18% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Alban is $174,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $500 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.0% have completed high school.

Saint-Alban has a population of 1,196 with a density of 21 people per square mile. The median age is 53.2 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.3%).

Population

1,196
Total Population
21
People / sq mi
53.2yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
57.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Alban vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.4%
99% below US avg
Spanish99.2%
640% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Saint-Alban vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Alban is $61,600, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Saint-Alban vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,600
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,300

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.2%
23% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.1 min
Drive Alone91.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Alban is $174,000, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $500 (57% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,000
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$500
57% below US avg
Rent Burden8.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.5%
Renter-Occupied16.4%
Housing Units580

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Saint-Alban vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area57.3 sq mi (148.5 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates46.7182°N, 72.0789°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.0%
73% below US avg
High School+21.0%
Graduate Degree+1.0%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density21/sq mi
Total Area57.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.1 min
Drive Alone91.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.7%

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