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Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, QC

Quebec

Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures is a small city in Quebec with a population of 19,907. Residents earn $109,000 per year, which is 45% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
19,907 Population 601/sq mi density
$109,000 Median Income $67,900 per capita
$372,000 Home Value
$1,100 Median Rent 10.9% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 228 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$109,000 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$372,000 home value, $1,100/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $109,000
45% higher than US avg
Home Value $372,000
32% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.8%
29% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,100
5% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.3%
47% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.7%
70% lower than US avg

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

People

Population19,907
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density601/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A+
Median Income$109,000
Per Capita$67,900
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty3.7%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$372,000
Rent$1,100
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units8,140
Rent Burden10.9%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain59.5 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation256 ft (78 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+17.7%
Graduate+11.5%

Community

Commute23 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures is $109,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 45% above $75,149. This places Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures is $372,000, 32% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

23.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 17.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.5 inches, including 93.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures has a population of 19,907 with a density of 601 people per square mile. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.6%).

Population

19,907
Total Population
2021 Census
601
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
33.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.3%
98% below US avg
Spanish95.4%
612% above US avg
Other Languages3.3%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures is $109,000, which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$109,000
45% above US avg
Per Capita Income$67,900

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.7%
70% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.5 min
Drive Alone85.8%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home37.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures is $372,000, 32% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,100 (5% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$372,000
32% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,100
5% below US avg
Rent Burden10.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.5%
Renter-Occupied18.6%
Housing Units8,140

Property Tax

In Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 59.5 inches. The area enjoys 228 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall59.5 inches
57% above US avg
Snowfall93.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Area33.1 sq mi (85.8 km²)
Population Density601/sq mi
Coordinates46.7406°N, 71.4513°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
23.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.8%
29% below US avg
High School+17.7%
Graduate Degree+11.5%
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density601/sq mi
Total Area33.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.5 min
Drive Alone85.8%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home37.4%

Nearby Cities

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