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Saint-Alfred, QC

Quebec

Saint-Alfred is a small town in Quebec with a population of 519. Residents earn $72,500 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
519 Population 31/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $41,800 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$647 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $647/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $72,500
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.4%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.0%
35% lower than US avg

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

People

Population519
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density31/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$41,800
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty8.0%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$647
Ownership92.7%
Housing Units205
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain42.0 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,076 ft (328 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+17.1%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Saint-Alfred a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Alfred receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Saint-Alfred offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Alfred is $72,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Alfred is $150,000, 47% 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 2.1x 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

11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 17.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Alfred has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches, including 14.0 inches of snow.

Saint-Alfred has a population of 519 with a density of 31 people per square mile, spread across 16.8 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.6% female and 53.4% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0% of residents, while 100% speak Spanish.

Population

519
Total Population
31
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
16.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 47.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Alfred 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

Saint-Alfred vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Alfred is $72,500, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,800. The average weekly wage is $804, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (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 16 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 10.5% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint-Alfred vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,500
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,800
Avg Weekly Wage$804

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below US avg
Establishments (County)16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.0 min
Drive Alone96.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Alfred is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 92.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 205 total housing units in the city. 0.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, 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$647
44% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership92.7%
Owner-Occupied92.7%
Renter-Occupied7.3%
Housing Units205

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-Alfred receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Alfred 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-Alfred has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 14.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,076 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average38.8°F
28% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,076 ft (328 m)
Area16.8 sq mi (43.5 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates46.1563°N, 70.8306°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 14.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 17, 2025.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 84 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 148 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 133 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 149 km
Aug 4, 2012 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 121 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 143 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 129 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 72 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 70 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 117 km
Aug 7, 2010 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 96 km
Apr 29, 2009 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada M3.4 79 km
Jan 3, 2008 15 km ESE of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.4 142 km
Dec 11, 2013 9 km W of St-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada M3.4 123 km
Jan 4, 2018 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada M3.4 83 km
Aug 29, 2019 15 km NW of St-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada M3.3 131 km
Apr 24, 2010 11 km NNW of Château-Richer, Canada M3.3 102 km
Jun 28, 2015 5 km NW of La Pocatière, Canada M3.3 149 km
May 1, 1992 6 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.2 147 km
Mar 6, 2010 1 km WNW of Beaupré, Canada M3.2 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.6 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.6 in
June 60°F (15°C) 4.6 in
July 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
September 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
October 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 3.3 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 3.1 in

Saint-Alfred has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 9°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.2").

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11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 66% below the national average of 33.7%. 17.1% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 96.5% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.4%
66% below US avg
High School+17.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density31/sq mi
Total Area16.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.0 min
Drive Alone96.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.5%

Schools in Saint-Alfred

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Le Tremplin
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Radio Stations near Saint-Alfred

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKLD "Plaisir 105.5" Thetford Mines, QC soft adult contemporary MP3 96 kbps
CoolFM Beauce classic rock MP3 128 kbps
CHJM "Mix 99.7" Saint-Georges, QC contemporary hits, top 40 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saint-Alfred

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée ferroviaire de Beauce

Libraries in Saint-Alfred

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Luc-Lacourcière0.0
Bibliothèque-Livres-En-Train0.0

Hotels in Saint-Alfred

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Historique Route 66
Manoir Route 66

Cafes in Saint-Alfred

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Mignonne Beauceronne

Gas Stations in Saint-Alfred

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Paquet
Petro-Canada

Banks in Saint-Alfred

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins Centre de Services Saint-Victor

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Alfred

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Alfred

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Centre de ski Saint-Georges 0.0 $0
Club ski Beauce 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Alfred

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Quebec Jean Lesage International AirportYQBLarge Airport
Saint-Georges AirportMedium Airport
Lac William ice runway (seasonal)Small Airport
Lambton AirportSmall Airport
Newton FieldSmall Airport
Pintendre AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Apollinaire (Airpro) AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Cyprien AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Ferdinand AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-Chrysostome AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Victor-de-Beauce AirportSmall Airport
St-Anselme AirportSmall Airport
St-Frédéric AirportSmall Airport
St-Lambert-De-Lauzon AirportSmall Airport
Thetford Mines AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Alfred

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste de Saint-Victor

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Alfred

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Victor

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Alfred

What is the population of Saint-Alfred?

Saint-Alfred has a population of 519 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 16.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.6% female and 53.4% male.

Is Saint-Alfred expensive to live in?

The median household income is $72,500, 4% 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 $647 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Alfred safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Alfred?

Saint-Alfred has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.0 inches, with 14.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Alfred?

Saint-Alfred has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $804. There are 16 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 10.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Alfred?

The median home value in Saint-Alfred is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647. The homeownership rate is 92.7%.

How are the schools in Saint-Alfred?

11.4% of adults in Saint-Alfred hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 17.1% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Alfred?

The average commute in Saint-Alfred is 28 minutes. 96.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 10.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Alfred?

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

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