Saint-Côme, QC

Quebec

Saint-Côme is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,583. Residents earn $56,800 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,583 Population 41/sq mi density
$56,800 Median Income $39,480 per capita
$224,000 Home Value
$500 Median Rent 14.0% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$56,800 median income, 14.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$224,000 home value, $500/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,800
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $224,000
21% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.2%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $500
57% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.2%
294% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.6%
34% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,583
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density41/mi²
Male / Female50% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C
Median Income$56,800
Per Capita$39,480
Unemployment14.2%
Poverty16.6%
Commute36 min

Housing

A
Home Value$224,000
Rent$500
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,320
Rent Burden14.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+25.5%
Graduate+2.0%

Community

Commute36 min

Is Saint-Côme a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Côme receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Saint-Côme has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Côme is $56,800, 24% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Côme is $224,000, 21% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $500 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.5% have completed high school.

Saint-Côme has a population of 2,583 with a density of 41 people per square mile. The median age is 57.6 years, 48% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%).

Population

2,583
Total Population
41
People / sq mi
57.6yrs
Median Age
48% above US avg
63.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Côme vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.2%
99% below US avg
Spanish96.5%
620% above US avg
Other Languages2.3%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Côme vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Côme is $56,800, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Saint-Côme vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,800
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,480

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.2%
294% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.6%
34% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.5 min
Drive Alone94.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Côme is $224,000, 21% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $500 (57% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$224,000
21% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$500
57% below US avg
Rent Burden14.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.2%
Renter-Occupied17.4%
Housing Units1,320

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Saint-Côme vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area63.7 sq mi (164.9 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.2%
79% below US avg
High School+25.5%
Graduate Degree+2.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density41/sq mi
Total Area63.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.5 min
Drive Alone94.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.7%

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