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Saint-Alexis-des-Monts, QC

Quebec

Saint-Alexis-des-Monts is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,999. Residents earn $50,000 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,999 Population 8/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $34,640 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$552 Median Rent 12.0% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $552/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $50,000
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.0%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $552
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.5%
192% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.9%
69% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,999
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$34,640
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty20.9%
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$552
Ownership78.3%
Housing Units1,590
Rent Burden12.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation554 ft (169 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+25.4%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute33 min

Is Saint-Alexis-des-Monts a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Alexis-des-Monts receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Saint-Alexis-des-Monts has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts is $50,000, 33% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts is $150,000, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $552 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 3x 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

5.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Alexis-des-Monts has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 258 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches, including 15.1 inches of snow.

Saint-Alexis-des-Monts has a population of 2,999 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 399.9 square miles. The median age is 59.2 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.4% female and 51.6% male. The city is predominantly White (99.2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.8% of residents, while 98% speak Spanish.

Population

2,999
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
59.2yrs
Median Age
52% above US avg
399.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Alexis-des-Monts vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.8%
99% below US avg
Spanish 98.0%
631% above US avg
Other Languages 1.2%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Alexis-des-Monts vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts is $50,000, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,640 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $666, 53% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 93 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 12.8% of workers work from home.

Income: Saint-Alexis-des-Monts vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,000
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,640
Avg Weekly Wage$666

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.5%
192% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.9%
69% above US avg
Establishments (County)93

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.0 min
Drive Alone90.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $552 (53% below the national average of $1,163). 78.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,590 total housing units in the city. 12.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$552
53% below US avg
Rent Burden12.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.3%
Owner-Occupied78.3%
Renter-Occupied21.7%
Housing Units1,590

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-Alexis-des-Monts receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Alexis-des-Monts 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-Alexis-des-Monts has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 554 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average38.9°F
28% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation554 ft (169 m)
Area399.9 sq mi (1,035.7 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates46.4617°N, 73.1442°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 15.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2025.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 138 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 112 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 144 km
Dec 31, 1990 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada M4.2 132 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 113 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 112 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 143 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 79 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 143 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 121 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 126 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 51 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 145 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 55 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 149 km
Nov 6, 2012 Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada M3.7 146 km
Sep 12, 1995 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.7 137 km
Mar 19, 2025 17 km W of Rivière-Rouge, Canada M3.7 149 km
Aug 30, 1993 14 km WNW of Rivière-Rouge, Canada M3.7 146 km
May 19, 1992 8 km WNW of Rivière-Rouge, Canada M3.7 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 22°F (-5°C) 2.7 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
October 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 4.1 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 3.2 in

Saint-Alexis-des-Monts has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 8°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.4").

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5.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 85% below the national average of 33.7%. 25.4% have completed high school. 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 90.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.0%
85% below US avg
High School+25.4%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density8/sq mi
Total Area399.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.0 min
Drive Alone90.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.8%

Schools in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École des Boisés
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Radio Stations near Saint-Alexis-des-Monts

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFNJ misc AAC+ 80 kbps
CJLM-FM "O 103.5" Joliette, QC adult contemporary, adulte contemporain MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Garage de la Culture

Libraries in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Denise-L.-Noël0.0
Bibliothèque Louis-Edmond-Hamelin0.0
La grande bibliothèque du Duché0.0
Louiseville Bibliotheque0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Brandon
Marché Général
Une Faim de Loup

Hotels in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge des Pins Rouges
Auberge du Lac-à-l'Eau-Claire
Hotel Sacacomie

Gas Stations in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Petro-T

Breweries in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Microbrasserie Nouvelle France

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Alexis-des-Monts

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond 0.0 $0
Ski Montcalm 0.0 $0
Ski Montagne coupée 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Alexis-des-Monts

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Drummondville AirportSmall Airport
Joliette AirportSmall Airport
L'Assomption AirportSmall Airport
Lac à la Perchaude AirportSmall Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) AirportSmall Airport
Lac-à-la-Tortue AirportSmall Airport
Louiseville AirportSmall Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette AirportSmall Airport
Sorel AirportSmall Airport
St-Esprit AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Louis-de-France AirportSmall Airport
ULM Québec AerodromeSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Alexis

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Waterfalls
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Alexis-des-Monts

What is the population of Saint-Alexis-des-Monts?

Saint-Alexis-des-Monts has a population of 2,999 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 399.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 59.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.4% female and 51.6% male.

Is Saint-Alexis-des-Monts expensive to live in?

The median household income is $50,000, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,000 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $552 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Alexis-des-Monts safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts?

Saint-Alexis-des-Monts has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches, with 15.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts?

The job market in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $666. There are 93 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 33 minutes, and 12.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts?

The median home value in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $552. The homeownership rate is 78.3%.

How are the schools in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts?

5.0% of adults in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.4% have completed high school. 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts?

The average commute in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts is 33 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 90.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 12.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Alexis-des-Monts?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Alexis-des-Monts is 99.2% White. 0.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 98% speak Spanish.

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