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Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu, QC

Quebec · Montreal Metro

Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,092. Residents earn $85,000 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,092 Population 78/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $47,360 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$870 Median Rent 10.2% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $870/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $85,000
13% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.6%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $870
25% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.8%
33% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.6%
47% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,092
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density78/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$47,360
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty6.6%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$870
Ownership88.8%
Housing Units850
Rent Burden10.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain39.3 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+25.3%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute30 min

Is Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 265 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches, including 10.1 inches of snow.

Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu has a population of 2,092 with a density of 78 people per square mile, spread across 26.9 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.4% female and 52.6% male. The city is predominantly White (98.3%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 3.3% of residents, while 94% speak Spanish.

Population

2,092
Total Population
78
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
26.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 3.3%
96% below US avg
Spanish 94.0%
602% above US avg
Other Languages 2.6%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu is $85,000, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,360 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $911, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 65 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes. 20.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,000
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,360
Avg Weekly Wage$911

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.6%
47% below US avg
Establishments (County)65

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.0 min
Drive Alone92.2%
Public Transit1.7%
Work from Home20.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu is $300,000, 6% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $870 (25% below the national average of $1,163). 88.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 850 total housing units in the city. 10.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$870
25% below US avg
Rent Burden10.2%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership88.8%
Owner-Occupied88.8%
Renter-Occupied11.2%
Housing Units850

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-Blaise-sur-Richelieu receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu 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-Blaise-sur-Richelieu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area26.9 sq mi (69.5 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates45.2168°N, 73.2825°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 10.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

101 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 1, 2025.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 85 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 124 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 93 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 107 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 123 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 139 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 137 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 60 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 66 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 108 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 150 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 59 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 95 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 48 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 140 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 17 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 101 km
Nov 6, 2012 Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada M3.7 112 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 52 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FLAT ROCK FIRE 658 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 17°F (-9°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
July 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 3.1 in

Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 14°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.1").

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6.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 80% below the national average of 33.7%. 25.3% have completed high school. 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 92.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.6%
80% below US avg
High School+25.3%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density78/sq mi
Total Area26.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.0 min
Drive Alone92.2%
Public Transit1.7%
Work from Home20.6%

Schools in Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Saint-Blaise — — — —
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Radio Stations near Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu

30 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ICI Radio-Canada Première Montréal news, talk AAC 128 kbps
CJAD 800 local news, news talk MP3 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première - Montréal, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CHMP 985 FM talk MP3
Radio Canada Ici Musique - Montréal, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
BPM sports 91.9 sports MP3 64 kbps
PunkRockRadio.ca post-punk, punk MP3 192 kbps
CKLX-FM 91.9 "BPM Sports" Montreal, QC bpm sports, sports AAC 48 kbps
CFQR 600 Montreal, QC classic hits, news talk MP3 160 kbps
CJSQ "Radio Classique" Montreal, QC web stream (128K MP3) classical MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio One - Montreal, QC (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CIRA-FM 91.3 "Radio Ville Marie", Montreal, QC catholic, religious MP3 192 kbps
CFQR 600 canada, classic hits MP3 160 kbps
CFNV "AM 940" Montreal, QC classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Techno.FM techno MP3 320 kbps
J-Pop Powerplay Kawaii (http) idol, japanese MP3 128 kbps
J-Pop Powerplay Kawaii japanese, japanese idols MP3 128 kbps
ICI Musique - Montréal — AAC 48 kbps
Radio Sport Montréal — MP3
CKUT-FM 90.3 McGill University - Montreal, QC campus radio, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Magic FM Montreal — AAC 128 kbps
CIBL-FM 101.5 Montreal, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CJPB-FM 90.7 "La Voix de St-Lo" Saint-Laurent, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CKAC 730 "Radio Circulation" Montreal traffic information MP3
CJSQ "Radio Classique" Montreal, QC web stream (320K MP3) classical MP3 320 kbps
CKUT 90.3 FM alternative, campus radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique Classique - Montreal, QC classical AAC 48 kbps
Gravity House deep house, house AAC+ 160 kbps
CJLV 1570 LaSalle, QC oldies MP3 64 kbps
CKVL-FM 100.1 LaSalle, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ROUSES POINT-CHAMPLAIN HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
Animalium
Musée d'archéologie de Roussillon
Musée du Fort Saint-Jean
Musée du Haut-Richelieu
Pôle culturel de Chambly
Société d'histoire de La Prairie-de-la-Magdeleine (SHLM)

Libraries in Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ALBURGH PUBLIC16 S. MAIN ST.0.013,260
ROUSES POINT DODGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY144 LAKE STREET0.07,545
CHAMPLAIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY148 ELM STREET0.01,637
Bibliothèque Adélard-Berger0.0
Bibliothèque de Brossard Georgette-Lepage0.0
Bibliothèque de Brossard Georgette-Lepage0.0
Bibliothèque de Candiac0.0
Bibliothèque de Marieville0.0
Bibliothèque L'Acadie0.0
Bibliothèque Léo-Lecavalier0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Henryville0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Chambly0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Napierville0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Simonne-Monet-Chartrand0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Luc0.0
Réseau BIBLIO de la Montérégie0.0
Rougemont Bibliotheque0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché des Jardiniers
marché public

Golf Courses in Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club de Golf de la Vallée Des Forts

Breweries in Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Lagabière
Les Trois Mousquetaires
Les Trois Mousquetaires
Terre à Boire

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sugarbush 87.0 16 1,240 $83 November - April — Yes
Bromont Montagne d'Expérience 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Mont Saint-Bruno 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Bois Duvernay 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Cell Towers in Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
Fox Hill RoadTOWER39

Amtrak Stations in Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu

1 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Rouses Point, NY68 Pratt StreetTRAIN

Airports Near Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu

45 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportYULLarge Airport
Bromont (Roland Désourdy) AirportZBMMedium Airport
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportYHUMedium Airport
Patrick Leahy Burlington International AirportBTVMedium Airport
Plattsburgh International AirportPBGMedium Airport
St Jean AirportYJNMedium Airport
Adirondack Airpark Estates Airport—Small Airport
Allenholm Airport—Small Airport
Bouthillier Airport—Small Airport
Butler Island Airport—Small Airport
Davis Private Airport—Small Airport
Farnham Airport—Small Airport
Franklin County State Airport—Small Airport
Grant Airport—Small Airport
Greenwoods Airfield—Small Airport
Hawk's Nest Airport—Small Airport
High Banks Farm Landing Area Airport—Small Airport
L'Assomption Airport—Small Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) Airport—Small Airport
Montreal / Aéroparc Île Perrot—Small Airport
Morrisville-Stowe State AirportMVLSmall Airport
Mountain View Airpark—Small Airport
Mountain View Farm Airport—Small Airport
Northern Lights Airport—Small Airport
Northway Airport—Small Airport
Perras Field—Small Airport
Richelieu Airport—Small Airport
Richelieu/Messier Airport—Small Airport
Rougemont Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle Airport—Small Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)—Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe Aerodrome—Small Airport
Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie Aerodrome—Small Airport
Savage Island Airport—Small Airport
Secret Spot Airport—Small Airport
Shaw Meadow Airport—Small Airport
Smith Airport—Small Airport
St-Dominique Airport—Small Airport
St-Esprit Aerodrome—Small Airport
St-Mathias Airport—Small Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil Airport—Small Airport
St-Michel-de-Napierville Airport—Small Airport
Two Tails Airport—Small Airport
Vasile Field—Small Airport
Villeneuve Field—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Belladerma
Capilia
Centre médical Alexandre
Clinique MD3
Clinique médicale P4P5
Fertilys
Prenato

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu

What is the population of Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu?

Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu has a population of 2,092 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 78 people per square mile, spread across 26.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.4% female and 52.6% male.

Is Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu expensive to live in?

The median household income is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $300,000 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu?

Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.3 inches, with 10.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu?

Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $911. There are 65 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 20.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu?

The median home value in Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu is $300,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $870. The homeownership rate is 88.8%.

How are the schools in Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu?

6.6% of adults in Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.3% have completed high school. 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu?

The average commute in Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu is 30 minutes. 92.2% of workers drive alone to work, 1.7% use public transit, and 20.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu is 98.3% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 1% Asian. 3.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 94% speak Spanish.

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