Saint-Albert, QC

Quebec

Saint-Albert is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,640. Residents earn $79,500 per year, which is 6% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,640 Population 61/sq mi density
$79,500 Median Income $40,480 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$400 Median Rent 3.1% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$79,500 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $400/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $79,500
6% higher than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.2%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $400
66% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.5%
3% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.6%
23% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,640
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density61/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$79,500
Per Capita$40,480
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty9.6%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$400
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units660
Rent Burden3.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+17.6%
Graduate+1.1%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Saint-Albert a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Albert receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Saint-Albert offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Albert is $79,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Albert is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $400 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 17.6% have completed high school.

Saint-Albert has a population of 1,640 with a density of 61 people per square mile. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).

Population

1,640
Total Population
61
People / sq mi
39.6yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
26.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Albert vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.3%
100% below US avg
Spanish97.6%
628% above US avg
Other Languages2.1%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Albert vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Albert is $79,500, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Saint-Albert vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$79,500
6% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,480

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.6%
23% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.9 min
Drive Alone88.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Albert is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $400 (66% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$400
66% below US avg
Rent Burden3.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.3%
Renter-Occupied16.7%
Housing Units660

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area26.8 sq mi (69.4 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.2%
84% below US avg
High School+17.6%
Graduate Degree+1.1%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density61/sq mi
Total Area26.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.9 min
Drive Alone88.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.4%

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