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Saint-Benjamin, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,090 Population 25/sq mi density
$68,000 Median Income $39,000 per capita
$141,000 Home Value
$524 Median Rent 6.5% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$68,000 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,000 home value, $524/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Saint-Benjamin, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,000
10% below
$39,000 per capita
Home Value
$141,000
50% below
Median Rent
$524/mo
55% below
6.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
86% below
25.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
103% above
12.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
256 sunny days/yr

How Saint-Benjamin Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Saint-Benjamin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
90%
Home Value
50%
Rent
45%
Poverty
97%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
203%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Saint-Benjamin a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Saint-Benjamin residents earn a median household income of $68,000 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,000. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 34 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Saint-Benjamin is $141,000 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $524/month, with 6.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

4.8% of adults in Saint-Benjamin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 25.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Benjamin has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,090
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density25/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

B
Median Income$68,000
Per Capita$39,000
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty12.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$750

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,000
Rent$524
Ownership90.1%
Housing Units455
Rent Burden6.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days256/yr
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation1,322 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+25.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute29 min