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Saint-Ambroise, QC

Quebec

Saint-Ambroise is a small town in Quebec with a population of 3,883. Residents earn $74,500 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,883 Population 67/sq mi density
$74,500 Median Income $45,320 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$516 Median Rent 6.9% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$74,500 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $516/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $74,500
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $180,000
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.7%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $516
56% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.3%
19% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.1%
10% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,883
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density67/mi²
Male / Female52% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$74,500
Per Capita$45,320
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty11.1%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$516
Ownership79.9%
Housing Units1,695
Rent Burden6.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation312 ft (95 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+20.1%
Graduate+1.0%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Saint-Ambroise a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Ambroise receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Saint-Ambroise offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Ambroise is $74,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Ambroise is $180,000, 36% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $516 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x 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

5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Ambroise has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 263 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches, including 14.3 inches of snow.

Saint-Ambroise has a population of 3,883 with a density of 67 people per square mile, spread across 57.7 square miles. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.5% female and 52.4% male. The city is predominantly White (99.9%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.4% of residents, while 99% speak Spanish.

Population

3,883
Total Population
2021 Census
67
People / sq mi
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
57.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Ambroise vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.4%
100% below US avg
Spanish 99.0%
639% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Saint-Ambroise vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Ambroise is $74,500, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,320 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $872, 39% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 120 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 11.6% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint-Ambroise vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,500
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,320
Avg Weekly Wage$872

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.1%
10% below US avg
Establishments (County)120

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.4 min
Drive Alone89.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Ambroise is $180,000, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $516 (56% below the national average of $1,163). 79.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,695 total housing units in the city. 6.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,000
36% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$516
56% below US avg
Rent Burden6.9%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.9%
Owner-Occupied79.9%
Renter-Occupied20.1%
Housing Units1,695

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-Ambroise receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Ambroise 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-Ambroise has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 14.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.1°F
26% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area57.7 sq mi (149.4 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates46.0765°N, 73.5564°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 14.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

132 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2025.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 150 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 68 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 92 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 64 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 68 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 125 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 107 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 110 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 137 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 42 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 129 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 101 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 92 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 140 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 91 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 62 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 111 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 100 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 98 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.4 in
April 38°F (4°C) 3.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
November 33°F (1°C) 3.7 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 3.1 in

Saint-Ambroise has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 9°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").

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5.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 83% below the national average of 33.7%. 20.1% have completed high school. 1.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 89.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.7%
83% below US avg
High School+20.1%
Graduate Degree+1.0%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density67/sq mi
Total Area57.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.4 min
Drive Alone89.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.6%

Radio Stations near Saint-Ambroise

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-Ambroise

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Banque canadienne national
Maison Louis-Cyr
Musée d'art de Joliette

Libraries in Saint-Ambroise

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Paul0.0
Bibliothèque du Docteur-Jacques-Olivier0.0
Bibliothèque Gisèle Paré0.0
Bibliotheque Jacqueline-Plante0.0
Bibliothèque Louis-Landry0.0
Bibliothèque Louis-Landry0.0
Bibliothèque Louise-Amélie-Panet0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Crabtree0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de St-Sulpice0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale St-Félix De Valois0.0
Bibliothèque Rina-Lasnier0.0
Bibliothèque Ubaldine-Dauphin0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Ambroise

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Brandon

Breweries in Saint-Ambroise

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Albion
Brasserie Artisanale Maltström
L'Apothicaire Microbrasserie

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Ambroise

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Ambroise

18 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Belle Neige 0.0 $0
Ski Garceau 0.0 $0
Piste de Glisse 0.0 $0
Ski La Réserve 0.0 $0
Station touristique Val Saint-Côme 0.0 $0
Centre d’excellence acrobatique de Val Saint-Côme 0.0 $0
Ski Montagne coupée 0.0 $0
Ski Montcalm 0.0 $0
Vallée Bleue 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Saint-Bruno 0.0 $0
Ski Chantecler 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Gabriel 0.0 $0
Sommet Olympia 0.0 $0
Sommet Saint-Sauveur 0.0 $0
Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond 0.0 $0
Mont Habitant 0.0 $0
Glissade 0.0 $0
Bois Duvernay 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Ambroise

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportYULLarge Airport
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportYHUMedium Airport
Montreal Mirabel International AirportYMXMedium Airport
Bouthillier AirportSmall Airport
Grant AirportSmall Airport
Joliette AirportSmall Airport
L'Assomption AirportSmall Airport
Lac à la Perchaude AirportSmall Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) AirportSmall Airport
Louiseville AirportSmall Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette AirportSmall Airport
Montreal / Aéroparc Île PerrotSmall Airport
Montreal / St-Lazare AirportSmall Airport
Richelieu AirportSmall Airport
Richelieu/Messier AirportSmall Airport
Rougemont AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Donat AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Michel-des-Saints AerodromeSmall Airport
Sorel AirportSmall Airport
St-Dominique AirportSmall Airport
St-Esprit AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Jérôme AirportSmall Airport
St-Mathias AirportSmall Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil AirportSmall Airport
ULM Québec AerodromeSmall Airport
Val Morin AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Ambroise

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Ambroise-de-Kildare

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Ambroise

What is the population of Saint-Ambroise?

Saint-Ambroise has a population of 3,883 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 67 people per square mile, spread across 57.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.5% female and 52.4% male.

Is Saint-Ambroise expensive to live in?

The median household income is $74,500, 1% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,000 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $516 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Ambroise safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Ambroise?

Saint-Ambroise has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.4 inches, with 14.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Ambroise?

Saint-Ambroise has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $872. There are 120 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 11.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Ambroise?

The median home value in Saint-Ambroise is $180,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $516. The homeownership rate is 79.9%.

How are the schools in Saint-Ambroise?

5.7% of adults in Saint-Ambroise hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.1% have completed high school. 1.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Ambroise?

The average commute in Saint-Ambroise is 26 minutes. 89.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 11.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Ambroise?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Ambroise is 99.9% White. 0.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 99% speak Spanish.

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