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Saint-Basile-le-Grand, QC

Quebec

Saint-Basile-le-Grand is a small city in Quebec with a population of 17,053. Residents earn $107,000 per year, which is 42% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
17,053 Population 1,232/sq mi density
$107,000 Median Income $59,950 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$960 Median Rent 10.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 234 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$107,000 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $960/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $107,000
42% higher than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.2%
46% lower than US avg
Median Rent $960
17% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.8%
33% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.8%
69% lower than US avg

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

People

Population17,053
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,232/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A+
Median Income$107,000
Per Capita$59,950
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty3.8%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$960
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units6,560
Rent Burden10.4%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain53.4 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+21.3%
Graduate+6.4%

Community

Commute29 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Saint-Basile-le-Grand a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Basile-le-Grand receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Saint-Basile-le-Grand offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Basile-le-Grand is $107,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 42% above $75,149. This places Saint-Basile-le-Grand among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Basile-le-Grand is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $960 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Basile-le-Grand experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches, including 71.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Saint-Basile-le-Grand has a population of 17,053 with a density of 1,232 people per square mile. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.3%), with 1.8% Hispanic, 1.4% Black, 1% Asian.

Population

17,053
Total Population
2021 Census
1,232
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
13.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Basile-le-Grand vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only3.0%
96% below US avg
Spanish89.4%
567% above US avg
Other Languages7.6%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Basile-le-Grand vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Basile-le-Grand is $107,000, which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Saint-Basile-le-Grand vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$107,000
42% above US avg
Per Capita Income$59,950

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.8%
69% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.2 min
Drive Alone81.1%
Public Transit7.3%
Work from Home34.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Basile-le-Grand is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $960 (17% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$400,000
42% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$960
17% below US avg
Rent Burden10.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.9%
Renter-Occupied13.1%
Housing Units6,560

Property Tax

In Saint-Basile-le-Grand, 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-Basile-le-Grand 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-Basile-le-Grand has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.4 inches. The area enjoys 234 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.4 inches
40% above US avg
Snowfall71.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area13.8 sq mi (35.8 km²)
Population Density1,232/sq mi
Coordinates45.5334°N, 73.2825°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.2%
46% below US avg
High School+21.3%
Graduate Degree+6.4%
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,232/sq mi
Total Area13.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.2 min
Drive Alone81.1%
Public Transit7.3%
Work from Home34.9%

Nearby Cities

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