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Saint-Canut, QC

Quebec · Montreal Metro

Saint-Canut is a small city in Quebec with a population of 10,643. Residents earn $71,452 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
10,643 Population 43/sq mi density
$71,452 Median Income $44,112 per capita
$230,186 Home Value
$647 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 233 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$71,452 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$230,186 home value, $647/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $71,452
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $230,186
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.9%
4% higher than US avg

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

People

Population10,643
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density43/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,452
Per Capita$44,112
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty12.9%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$230,186
Rent$647
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units4,257
Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain53.8 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation249 ft (76 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Saint-Canut a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Canut receives an overall livability score of 3.7 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-Canut offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Canut is $71,452, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.9% 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-Canut is $230,186, 18% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x 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

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Canut has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches, including 81.3 inches of snow.

Saint-Canut has a population of 10,643 with a density of 43 people per square mile, spread across 249.1 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (97.8%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 6.6% of residents, while 88.1% speak Spanish.

Population

10,643
Total Population
43
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
249.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Canut vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 6.6%
92% below US avg
Spanish 88.1%
557% above US avg
Other Languages 5.3%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Canut vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Canut is $71,452, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,112 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $848, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 330 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 20.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint-Canut vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,452
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,112
Avg Weekly Wage$848

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.9%
4% above US avg
Establishments (County)330

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.4 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home20.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Canut is $230,186, 18% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,257 total housing units in the city. 27.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$230,186
18% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg
Rent Burden27.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units4,257

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-Canut receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Canut 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-Canut has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 81.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Area249.1 sq mi (645.1 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates45.7150°N, 74.0838°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.8"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 81.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

185 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2025.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 110 km
Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 137 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 143 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 41 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 34 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 147 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 39 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 24 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 72 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 87 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 61 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 87 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 63 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 109 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 51 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 37 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 90 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 70 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 65 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1908 NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE Meteorological 15.0 m 33 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 3.2 in
February 14°F (-10°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.6 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.0 in
December 19°F (-8°C) 3.4 in

Saint-Canut has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.6").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 86.5% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density43/sq mi
Total Area249.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.4 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home20.6%

Schools in Saint-Canut

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Mer-et-Monde
École Sainte-Anne
École de la Volière
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Radio Stations near Saint-Canut

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHMP 985 FM talk MP3
BPM sports 91.9 sports MP3 64 kbps
CFQR 600 canada, classic hits MP3 160 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
ICI Musique - Montréal AAC 48 kbps
CKVL-FM 100.1 LaSalle, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CJLV 1570 LaSalle, QC oldies MP3 64 kbps
CJPB-FM 90.7 "La Voix de St-Lo" Saint-Laurent, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sport Montréal MP3

Museums in Saint-Canut

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecology Centre
Manoir de Belle-Rivière
Micromusée du Plan Bouchard
Musée d'art contemporain des Laurentides
Musée du Ski
Musée Zénon-Alary
Société d'Histoire des Mille-Iles

Libraries in Saint-Canut

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibiliothèque de Sainte-Sophie0.0
Bibliotèque municipale de Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac0.0
Bibliothèque de Deux-Montagnes0.0
Bibliothèque de Mirabel0.0
Bibliothèque de Mirabel secteur Saint-Augustin0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Hippolyte0.0
Bibliothèque de Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs0.0
Bibliothèque Éliane-Labastrou0.0
Bibliothèque Guy-Bélisle0.0
Bibliothèque Marie-Antoinette-Foucher0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Boisbriand0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Rigaud0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sainte-Thérèse0.0
Bibliothèque Paul-Mercier0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Canut0.0
Charles-E.-Garneau0.0
Morin Heights Public Library0.0
Philippe-Panneton Library0.0
Pierrefonds Public Library0.0
St-Sauveur Biblotheque0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Canut

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Finnegan's Market
Marché aux puces Saint-Eustache
Marché public de Saint-Jérôme
Marmite du Terroir
Vogel

Cafes in Saint-Canut

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Caucus
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Veterinaries in Saint-Canut

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire St-Canut

Gas Stations in Saint-Canut

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Couche-Tard
Esso
Petro-T
Sonic
Ultramar

Banks in Saint-Canut

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins

Breweries in Saint-Canut

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Wilsy
Microbrasserie Le Castor

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Canut

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Canut

23 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Belle Neige 0.0 $0
Ski Garceau 0.0 $0
Piste de Glisse 0.0 $0
Ski La Réserve 0.0 $0
Station touristique Val Saint-Côme 0.0 $0
Centre d’excellence acrobatique de Val Saint-Côme 0.0 $0
Zone Telemark Montagne Noir 0.0 $0
Mont Tremblant Resort 0.0 $0
Ski Montagne coupée 0.0 $0
Mont Blanc 0.0 $0
Ski Montcalm 0.0 $0
Vallée Bleue 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Rigaud 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Avalanche 0.0 $0
Ski Chantecler 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Gabriel 0.0 $0
Sommet Olympia 0.0 $0
Ski Morin Heights 0.0 $0
Sommet Saint-Sauveur 0.0 $0
Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond 0.0 $0
Mont Habitant 0.0 $0
Glissade 0.0 $0
Bois Duvernay 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Canut

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportYULLarge Airport
Cornwall Regional AirportYCCMedium Airport
Mont-Tremblant International AirportYTMMedium Airport
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportYHUMedium Airport
Montreal Mirabel International AirportYMXMedium Airport
Alexandria AerodromeSmall Airport
Hawkesbury (East) AirportSmall Airport
Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm FieldSmall Airport
Hawkesbury AirportSmall Airport
Herb's Travel Plaza AirstripSmall Airport
Joliette AirportSmall Airport
L'Assomption AirportSmall Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) AirportSmall Airport
Lachute AirportSmall Airport
Lancaster AirparkSmall Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette AirportSmall Airport
Maxville (Bourdon Farm) AirportSmall Airport
Mont-Tremblant/Saint-Jovite AirportSmall Airport
Montreal / Aéroparc Île PerrotSmall Airport
Montreal / St-Lazare AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Donat AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)Small Airport
Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie AerodromeSmall Airport
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Esprit AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Jérôme AirportSmall Airport
St-Michel-de-Napierville AirportSmall Airport
Ste-Agnès-de-Dundee AirportSmall Airport
Val Morin AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Canut

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Canada

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Canut

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de Saint-Canut

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Canut

What is the population of Saint-Canut?

Saint-Canut has a population of 10,643 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 249.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Saint-Canut expensive to live in?

The median household income is $71,452, 5% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $230,186 (18% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Canut safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Canut?

Saint-Canut has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.8 inches, with 81.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Canut?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Canut is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $848. There are 330 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 20.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Canut?

The median home value in Saint-Canut is $230,186. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Saint-Canut?

32.9% of adults in Saint-Canut hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Canut?

The average commute in Saint-Canut is 26 minutes. 86.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 20.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Canut?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Canut is 97.8% White. 6.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 88.1% speak Spanish.

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