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Saint-Célestin, QC

Quebec

Saint-Célestin is a small town in Quebec with a population of 594. Residents earn $74,500 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
594 Population 20/sq mi density
$74,500 Median Income $46,800 per capita
$176,000 Home Value
$647 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$74,500 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,000 home value, $647/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $74,500
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $176,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.7%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.4%
22% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.6%
23% lower than US avg

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

People

Population594
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density20/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B+
Median Income$74,500
Per Capita$46,800
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty9.6%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,000
Rent$647
Ownership90.0%
Housing Units250
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation194 ft (59 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+16.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Saint-Célestin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Célestin receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Saint-Célestin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Célestin is $74,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Célestin is $176,000, 38% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x 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

8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 16.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Célestin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 265 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches, including 13.7 inches of snow.

Saint-Célestin has a population of 594 with a density of 20 people per square mile, spread across 29.7 square miles. The median age is 43.2 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 45.4% female and 54.6% male. The city is predominantly White (96.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.8% of residents, while 98.3% speak Spanish.

Population

594
Total Population
20
People / sq mi
43.2yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
29.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.6%
Female 45.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Célestin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.8%
99% below US avg
Spanish 98.3%
634% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Saint-Célestin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Célestin is $74,500, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,800 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $900, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 18 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 18.2% of workers work from home.

Income: Saint-Célestin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,500
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$46,800
Avg Weekly Wage$900

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.6%
23% below US avg
Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.8 min
Drive Alone89.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Célestin is $176,000, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 90.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 250 total housing units in the city. 0.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$176,000
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership90.0%
Owner-Occupied90.0%
Renter-Occupied8.0%
Housing Units250

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-Célestin receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Célestin 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-Célestin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 67°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 39.0 inches. The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-13°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.6°F
25% below US avg
January Average10°F (-13°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area29.7 sq mi (77.0 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates46.2138°N, 72.4335°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 13.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 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 M4.8 102 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 82 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 141 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 31 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 81 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 70 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 27 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 149 km
Apr 29, 2009 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada M3.4 127 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 78 km
Jan 4, 2018 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada M3.4 148 km
Apr 24, 2010 11 km NNW of Château-Richer, Canada M3.3 139 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 111 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 96 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 130 km
Mar 6, 2010 1 km WNW of Beaupré, Canada M3.2 148 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 133 km
May 31, 2007 35 km WNW of Sainte-Thècle, Canada M3.0 93 km
May 22, 2017 4 km NW of Beaupré, Canada M3.0 149 km
May 11, 2006 7 km W of Nicolet, Canada M3.0 22 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-13°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 2.4 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 3.2 in

Saint-Célestin has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 10°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.0").

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8.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 74% below the national average of 33.7%. 16.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 89.1% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.7%
74% below US avg
High School+16.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density20/sq mi
Total Area29.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.8 min
Drive Alone89.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.2%

Schools in Saint-Célestin

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Marquis — — — —
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Radio Stations near Saint-Célestin

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFDA "Plaisir101.9" Victoriaville, QC adult contemporary MP3 96 kbps
CKOB "FM 106.9 Mauricie" Trois-Rivieres, QC news, talk MP3
CKBN "Via 90.5" Saint-Gregoire, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CHOC 88.7 classic hits, folk MP3 192 kbps
Viva 105,3 Drummondville drummondville, francophone MP3 48 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-Célestin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Boréalis
La forge haute - forneau neuf
La Grande maison
Maison Rocheleau
Manoir Boucher-De Niverville
Musée de la Biodiversité du Québec
Musée des cultures du monde
Musée des Filles de Jésus
Musée des Ursulines de Trois-Rivieres
Musée militaire de Trois-Rivières 12E Régiment blindé du Canada
Musée Pop
Vieille prison de Trois-Rivières

Libraries in Saint-Célestin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BIBLIO0.0
Bibliothèque Aline-Piché0.0
Bibliothèque Claude-Bouchard0.0
Bibliothèque de Bécancour0.0
Bibliothèque de l'UQTR0.0
Bibliothèque De La Franciade0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Samuel0.0
Bibliothèque Gatien-Lapointe0.0
Bibliothèque Jeanne-Hébert0.0
Bibliothèque Maurice-Loranger0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale - ville de Bécancour0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Léonard-d'Aston0.0
Bibliothèque Simone-L.-Roy0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Célestin

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché aux puces de Trois-Rivières
Marché La Providence

Gas Stations in Saint-Célestin

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Breweries in Saint-Célestin

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Forge du Malt - Microbrasserie

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Célestin

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Saint-Célestin

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Drummondville Airport—Small Airport
Lac à la Perchaude Airport—Small Airport
Lac-à-la-Tortue Airport—Small Airport
Louiseville Airport—Small Airport
Paquet Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe Aerodrome—Small Airport
Sorel Airport—Small Airport
St-Basile (Marcotte) Airport—Small Airport
St-Dominique Airport—Small Airport
St-Louis-de-France Airport—Small Airport
Valcourt Airport—Small Airport
Victoriaville Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Célestin

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Saint-Célestin

Treatment Centers in Saint-Célestin

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de réadaptation en déficience physique Jacques-de-Labadie - CIUSSS MCQ
Centre De Readaptation Intrvl

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Célestin

What is the population of Saint-Célestin?

Saint-Célestin has a population of 594 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 29.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 45.4% female and 54.6% male.

Is Saint-Célestin expensive to live in?

The median household income is $74,500, 1% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $176,000 (38% 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 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Célestin safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Célestin?

Saint-Célestin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 13.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Célestin?

Saint-Célestin has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $900. There are 18 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 18.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Célestin?

The median home value in Saint-Célestin is $176,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647. The homeownership rate is 90.0%.

How are the schools in Saint-Célestin?

8.7% of adults in Saint-Célestin hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 16.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Célestin?

The average commute in Saint-Célestin is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 89.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 18.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Célestin?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Célestin is 96.5% White. 0.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 98.3% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

Saint-Wenceslas, QC 1,167 pop · 6.1 mi Saint-Léonard-d'Aston, QC 2,530 pop · 7.9 mi Nicolet, QC 8,620 pop · 8.7 mi Bécancour, QC 13,561 pop · 8.8 mi Sainte-Catherine, QC 17,347 pop · 9.6 mi Trois-Rivières, QC 139,163 pop · 10.6 mi Daveluyville, QC 2,360 pop · 14.4 mi Gentilly, QC 1,634 pop · 15.0 mi Champlain, QC 1,807 pop · 16.3 mi Saint-Maurice, QC 3,432 pop · 18.2 mi Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton, QC 1,563 pop · 18.6 mi Saint-Valère, QC 1,188 pop · 19.0 mi Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, QC 4,920 pop · 19.4 mi Yamachiche, QC 2,813 pop · 19.5 mi
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