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.

3.5 /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
B+
Overall
3.5 / 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
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
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
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,695
Rent Burden6.9%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation312 ft

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 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. 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.

Education

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

Saint-Ambroise has a population of 3,883 with a density of 67 people per square mile. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.9%).

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 Only0.4%
100% below US avg
Spanish99.0%
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. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Saint-Ambroise vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.1%
10% below US avg

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 average. Monthly rent averages $516 (56% below US avg).

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

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

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area57.7 sq mi (149.4 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates46.0765°N, 73.5564°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg).

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)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density67/sq mi
Total Area57.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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

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