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Saint-Césaire, QC

Quebec

Saint-Césaire is a small city in Quebec with a population of 5,972. Residents earn $73,500 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
5,972 Population 186/sq mi density
$73,500 Median Income $43,720 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$695 Median Rent 11.1% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 226 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$73,500 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $695/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $73,500
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.7%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $695
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.4%
50% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.3%
25% lower than US avg

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

People

Population5,972
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density186/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,500
Per Capita$43,720
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty9.3%
Commute24 min

Housing

A
Home Value$300,000
Rent$695
Ownership63.5%
Housing Units2,550
Rent Burden11.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain53.8 in/yr
Sunny Days226/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+25.3%
Graduate+2.2%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Saint-Césaire a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Césaire receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saint-Césaire offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Césaire is $73,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.3% 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-Césaire is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $695 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x 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

7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Césaire experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches, including 67.7 inches of snow.

Saint-Césaire has a population of 5,972 with a density of 186 people per square mile, spread across 32.1 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.9% female and 50.2% male. The city is predominantly White (98.2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.9% of residents, while 96.3% speak Spanish.

Population

5,972
Total Population
2021 Census
186
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
32.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Césaire vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.9%
99% below US avg
Spanish 96.3%
619% above US avg
Other Languages 2.8%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Césaire vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Césaire is $73,500, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,720 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $841, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 185 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 12.2% of workers work from home.

Income: Saint-Césaire vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,500
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,720
Avg Weekly Wage$841

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.3%
25% below US avg
Establishments (County)185

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.8 min
Drive Alone85.8%
Public Transit1.4%
Work from Home12.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Césaire is $300,000, 6% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $695 (40% below the national average of $1,163). 63.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,550 total housing units in the city. 11.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$695
40% below US avg
Rent Burden11.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.5%
Owner-Occupied63.5%
Renter-Occupied36.5%
Housing Units2,550

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-Césaire receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Césaire 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-Césaire experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 67.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area32.1 sq mi (83.1 km²)
Population Density186/sq mi
Coordinates45.4168°N, 72.9991°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.8"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 67.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

88 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 M5.3 115 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 128 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 110 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 127 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 113 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 150 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 43 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 89 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 122 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 86 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 80 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 73 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 72 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 47 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 144 km
Nov 6, 2012 Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada M3.7 127 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 82 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 138 km
Sep 12, 1995 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.7 114 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 117 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 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 3.1 in
February 15°F (-9°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.0 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 3.7 in

Saint-Césaire has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 15°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.5").

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7.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 77% below the national average of 33.7%. 25.3% have completed high school. 2.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 85.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.7%
77% below US avg
High School+25.3%
Graduate Degree+2.2%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density186/sq mi
Total Area32.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.8 min
Drive Alone85.8%
Public Transit1.4%
Work from Home12.2%

Schools in Saint-Césaire

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Saint-Vincent
École Paul-Germain-Ostiguy
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Radio Stations near Saint-Césaire

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CIDI-FM 99.1 Knowlton, QC community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saint-Césaire

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée des beaux-arts de Mont-Saint-Hilaire

Libraries in Saint-Césaire

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Armand-Cardinal0.0
Bibliothèque Azarie-Couillard Després0.0
Bibliothèque de la Faculté de médecine vétérinaire0.0
Bibliothèque de Marieville0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Beloeil0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-Jean-Baptiste0.0
Bibliothèque Ryane-Provost0.0
Bibliothèque T-A-St-Germain0.0
Rougemont Bibliotheque0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Césaire

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Le Marché public de Saint-Hyacinthe
Marché Station Gourmande

Cafes in Saint-Césaire

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Clinics in Saint-Césaire

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA #9931799717

Gas Stations in Saint-Césaire

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Esso
Petro-Canada
Shell
Shell

Banks in Saint-Césaire

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins

Golf Courses in Saint-Césaire

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf St-Césaire

Breweries in Saint-Césaire

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Vrooden
Brasseurs du monde
Brasseurs du Monde
Brasseurs du moulin
Cidrerie Petit et Fils
Lagabière

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Césaire

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Bromont Montagne d'Expérience 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Saint-Bruno 0.0 $0
Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Césaire

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportYULLarge Airport
Bromont (Roland Désourdy) AirportZBMMedium Airport
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportYHUMedium Airport
St Jean AirportYJNMedium Airport
Bouthillier AirportSmall Airport
Butler Island AirportSmall Airport
Crossroad AirportSmall Airport
Douglas FieldSmall Airport
Drummondville AirportSmall Airport
Farnham AirportSmall Airport
Franklin County State AirportSmall Airport
Grant AirportSmall Airport
Greenwoods AirfieldSmall Airport
Hawk's Nest AirportSmall Airport
Joliette AirportSmall Airport
L'Assomption AirportSmall Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) AirportSmall Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette AirportSmall Airport
Mansonville AirportSmall Airport
Mountain View AirparkSmall Airport
Northern Lights AirportSmall Airport
Richelieu AirportSmall Airport
Richelieu/Messier AirportSmall Airport
Rougemont AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle AirportSmall Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie AerodromeSmall Airport
Savage Island AirportSmall Airport
Smith AirportSmall Airport
Sorel AirportSmall Airport
St-Dominique AirportSmall Airport
St-Esprit AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Mathias AirportSmall Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil AirportSmall Airport
St-Michel-de-Napierville AirportSmall Airport
Valcourt AirportSmall Airport
Vasile FieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Césaire

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postes Canada

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Césaire

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Centre St Joseph

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Césaire

What is the population of Saint-Césaire?

Saint-Césaire has a population of 5,972 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 186 people per square mile, spread across 32.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.9% female and 50.2% male.

Is Saint-Césaire expensive to live in?

The median household income is $73,500, 2% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $300,000 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $695 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Césaire safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Césaire?

Saint-Césaire has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.8 inches, with 67.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Césaire?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Césaire is 5.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $841. There are 185 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 12.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Césaire?

The median home value in Saint-Césaire is $300,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $695. The homeownership rate is 63.5%.

How are the schools in Saint-Césaire?

7.7% of adults in Saint-Césaire hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.3% have completed high school. 2.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Césaire?

The average commute in Saint-Césaire is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 85.8% of workers drive alone to work, 1.4% use public transit, and 12.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Césaire?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Césaire is 98.2% White, 0.8% Black or African American. 0.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 96.3% speak Spanish.

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