Saint-Alphonse, QC

Quebec

Saint-Alphonse is a small town in Quebec with a population of 711. Residents earn $69,000 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
711 Population 16/sq mi density
$69,000 Median Income $39,200 per capita
$125,000 Home Value
$740 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$69,000 median income, 11.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $740/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,000
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $125,000
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.6%
89% lower than US avg
Median Rent $740
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.5%
219% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.6%
10% higher than US avg

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

People

Population711
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$69,000
Per Capita$39,200
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty13.6%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$740
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units315
Rent Burden0.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation276 ft (84 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+25.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Saint-Alphonse a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Alphonse is $69,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.5%, unemployment is notably high. 13.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Alphonse is $125,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $740 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.0% have completed high school.

Saint-Alphonse has a population of 711 with a density of 16 people per square mile. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

711
Total Population
16
People / sq mi
47.6yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
43.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 47.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Alphonse vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.7%
99% below US avg
Spanish99.3%
641% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Saint-Alphonse vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Alphonse is $69,000, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Saint-Alphonse vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,000
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.5%
219% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.6%
10% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.1 min
Drive Alone94.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Alphonse is $125,000, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $740 (36% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,000
56% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$740
36% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.7%
Renter-Occupied12.7%
Housing Units315

Property Tax

3.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.6%
89% below US avg
High School+25.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density16/sq mi
Total Area43.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.1 min
Drive Alone94.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.0%

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