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Saint-Colomban, QC

Quebec

Saint-Colomban is a small city in Quebec with a population of 17,740. Residents earn $100,000 per year, which is 33% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
17,740 Population 496/sq mi density
$100,000 Median Income $52,300 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 10.9% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$100,000 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $800/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $100,000
33% higher than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.9%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent $800
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.4%
50% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.2%
50% lower than US avg

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

People

Population17,740
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density496/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A
Median Income$100,000
Per Capita$52,300
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty6.2%
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units6,635
Rent Burden10.9%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation502 ft (153 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+21.2%
Graduate+2.2%

Community

Commute34 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Saint-Colomban a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Colomban receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saint-Colomban offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Colomban is $100,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Saint-Colomban among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Colomban is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Saint-Colomban has a population of 17,740 with a density of 496 people per square mile. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.9%).

Population

17,740
Total Population
496
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
35.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Colomban vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only2.5%
97% below US avg
Spanish93.3%
596% above US avg
Other Languages4.2%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Colomban vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Colomban is $100,000, which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Saint-Colomban vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$100,000
33% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,300

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.2%
50% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.4 min
Drive Alone93.5%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home20.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Colomban is $348,000, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,000
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$800
31% below US avg
Rent Burden10.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.0%
Renter-Occupied13.0%
Housing Units6,635

Property Tax

In Saint-Colomban, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Saint-Colomban vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.9%
71% below US avg
High School+21.2%
Graduate Degree+2.2%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density496/sq mi
Total Area35.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.4 min
Drive Alone93.5%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home20.0%

Nearby Cities

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