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Saint-Barnabé, QC

Quebec

Saint-Barnabé is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,186. Residents earn $64,500 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,186 Population 52/sq mi density
$64,500 Median Income $40,600 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$504 Median Rent 4.7% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$64,500 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $504/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $64,500
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.9%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $504
57% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.5%
136% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.2%
15% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,186
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$64,500
Per Capita$40,600
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty14.2%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$504
Ownership82.2%
Housing Units535
Rent Burden4.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain41.8 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation276 ft (84 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+16.2%
Graduate+1.6%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Saint-Barnabé a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Barnabé is $64,500, 14% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. 14.2% 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-Barnabé is $150,000, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $504 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x 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

7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 16.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Barnabé has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches, including 14.8 inches of snow.

Saint-Barnabé has a population of 1,186 with a density of 52 people per square mile, spread across 22.8 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.2% female and 49.8% male. The city is predominantly White (98.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 1.7% of residents, while 97.5% speak Spanish.

Population

1,186
Total Population
52
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
22.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Barnabé vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 1.7%
98% below US avg
Spanish 97.5%
627% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Saint-Barnabé vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Barnabé is $64,500, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,600. The average weekly wage is $781, 45% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 37 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 14.0% of workers work from home.

Income: Saint-Barnabé vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,500
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,600
Avg Weekly Wage$781

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.2%
15% above US avg
Establishments (County)37

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.8 min
Drive Alone89.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Barnabé is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $504 (57% below the national average of $1,163). 82.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 535 total housing units in the city. 4.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, 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$504
57% below US avg
Rent Burden4.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.2%
Owner-Occupied82.2%
Renter-Occupied16.8%
Housing Units535

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-Barnabé receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Barnabé 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-Barnabé has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.6°F
27% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area22.8 sq mi (58.9 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates46.3948°N, 72.8802°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 14.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Oct 2, 2024.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 121 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 128 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 127 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 126 km
Dec 31, 1990 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada M4.2 134 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 77 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 143 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 40 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 145 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 138 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 58 km
Sep 12, 1995 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.7 148 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km S of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.6 148 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 97 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 63 km
Feb 28, 2010 5 km NNW of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.4 143 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 46 km
Apr 29, 2009 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada M3.4 148 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 82 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 11°F (-11°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.5 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
November 33°F (0°C) 3.9 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 3.3 in

Saint-Barnabé has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 8°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").

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7.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 77% below the national average of 33.7%. 16.2% have completed high school. 1.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 89.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.9%
77% below US avg
High School+16.2%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density52/sq mi
Total Area22.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.8 min
Drive Alone89.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.0%

Schools in Saint-Barnabé

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Notre-Dame-de-la-Joie — — — —
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Radio Stations near Saint-Barnabé

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKOB "FM 106.9 Mauricie" Trois-Rivieres, QC news, talk MP3
CFNJ misc AAC+ 80 kbps
CKBN "Via 90.5" Saint-Gregoire, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CHOC 88.7 classic hits, folk MP3 192 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec) Trois-Rivieres, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec) Trois-Rivieres, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Rythme 100,1 Mauricie adult pop MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Saint-Barnabé

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Garage de la Culture
La forge haute - forneau neuf
La Grande maison
Moulin seigneurial de Pointe-du-Lac

Libraries in Saint-Barnabé

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Bruno-Sigmen0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Etienne-des-Grès0.0
Bibliothèque Denise-L.-Noël0.0
Bibliothèque Fabien-LaRochelle0.0
Bibliothèque Hélène-B.-Beauséjour0.0
Bibliothèque Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel0.0
Bibliothèque Simone-L.-Roy0.0
La grande bibliothèque du Duché0.0
Louiseville Bibliotheque0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Barnabé

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Général
Marché public de Shawinigan
Une Faim de Loup

Gas Stations in Saint-Barnabé

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Harnois

Breweries in Saint-Barnabé

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Dépareillée

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Barnabé

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Montagne coupée 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Saint-Barnabé

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Drummondville Airport—Small Airport
Joliette Airport—Small Airport
L'Assomption Airport—Small Airport
Lac à la Perchaude Airport—Small Airport
Lac-à-la-Tortue Airport—Small Airport
Louiseville Airport—Small Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette Airport—Small Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)—Small Airport
Sorel Airport—Small Airport
St-Louis-de-France Airport—Small Airport
ULM Québec Aerodrome—Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Barnabé

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Saint-Barnabé-Nord

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Barnabé

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Barnabé
Église Saint-Thomas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Barnabé

What is the population of Saint-Barnabé?

Saint-Barnabé has a population of 1,186 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 22.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.2% female and 49.8% male.

Is Saint-Barnabé expensive to live in?

The median household income is $64,500, 14% 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 $504 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Barnabé safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Barnabé?

Saint-Barnabé has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.8 inches, with 14.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Barnabé?

The job market in Saint-Barnabé faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $781. There are 37 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 14.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Barnabé?

The median home value in Saint-Barnabé is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $504. The homeownership rate is 82.2%.

How are the schools in Saint-Barnabé?

7.9% of adults in Saint-Barnabé hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 16.2% have completed high school. 1.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Barnabé?

The average commute in Saint-Barnabé is 26 minutes. 89.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 14.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Barnabé?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Barnabé is 98.7% White. 1.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 97.5% speak Spanish.

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