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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.

2.7 /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
38°F Avg Temperature 255 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
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
Ownership82.2%
Housing Units1,320
Rent Burden14.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain44.6 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation804 ft (245 m)

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 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. 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.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

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

Climate & Weather

Saint-Côme has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 255 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches, including 16.2 inches of snow.

Saint-Côme has a population of 2,583 with a density of 41 people per square mile, spread across 63.7 square miles. The median age is 57.6 years, 48% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.3% female and 50.5% male. The city is predominantly White (98.8%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 1.2% of residents, while 96.5% speak Spanish.

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 Only 1.2%
99% below US avg
Spanish 96.5%
620% above US avg
Other Languages 2.3%

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. Per capita income is $39,480. The average weekly wage is $759, 47% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 14.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 80 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 16.7% of workers work from home.

Income: Saint-Côme vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,800
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,480
Avg Weekly Wage$759

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.2%
294% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.6%
34% above US avg
Establishments (County)80

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 median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $500 (57% below the national average of $1,163). 82.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,320 total housing units in the city. 14.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

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

Homeownership82.2%
Owner-Occupied82.2%
Renter-Occupied17.4%
Housing Units1,320

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-Côme receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Côme 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-Côme has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 804 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average37.9°F
30% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Area63.7 sq mi (164.9 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates46.2710°N, 73.7715°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.6"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 16.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

161 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 M5.4 138 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 141 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 60 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 99 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 143 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 60 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 63 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 122 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 93 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 101 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 132 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 69 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 M3.9 116 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 94 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 135 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 116 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 123 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 128 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 2.9 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 4.0 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 3.5 in

Saint-Côme has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 7°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.7").

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7.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 79% below the national average of 33.7%. 25.5% have completed high school. 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94% of workers drive alone to work.

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)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density41/sq mi
Total Area63.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Saint-Côme

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire de Saint-Côme
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Radio Stations near Saint-Côme

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFNJ misc AAC+ 80 kbps
CJLM-FM "O 103.5" Joliette, QC adult contemporary, adulte contemporain MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Saint-Côme

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison Louis-Cyr

Libraries in Saint-Côme

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque du Docteur-Jacques-Olivier0.0
Bibliothèque Louis-Landry0.0
Bibliothèque Louis-Landry0.0

Hotels in Saint-Côme

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge Val Saint-Côme

Cafes in Saint-Côme

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Petit Café d'Antan

Gas Stations in Saint-Côme

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Harnois
Harnois
Petro-Plus
Petroplus

Banks in Saint-Côme

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins

Gyms in Saint-Côme

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA #10797747621

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Côme

20 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
Ski Montagne coupée 0.0 $0
Ski Montcalm 0.0 $0
Vallée Bleue 0.0 $0
Bois Duvernay 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

Airports Near Saint-Côme

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal Mirabel International AirportYMXMedium Airport
Joliette AirportSmall Airport
L'Assomption AirportSmall Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) AirportSmall Airport
Lachute AirportSmall Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Donat AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)Small Airport
Saint-Michel-des-Saints AerodromeSmall Airport
Sorel AirportSmall Airport
St-Esprit AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Jérôme AirportSmall Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil AirportSmall Airport
ULM Québec AerodromeSmall Airport
Val Morin AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Côme

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
BP Saint-Côme

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Waterfalls
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Côme

What is the population of Saint-Côme?

Saint-Côme has a population of 2,583 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 63.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 57.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.3% female and 50.5% male.

Is Saint-Côme expensive to live in?

The median household income is $56,800, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $224,000 (21% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $500 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Côme safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Côme?

Saint-Côme has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.6 inches, with 16.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Côme?

The job market in Saint-Côme faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $759. There are 80 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 36 minutes, and 16.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Côme?

The median home value in Saint-Côme is $224,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $500. The homeownership rate is 82.2%.

How are the schools in Saint-Côme?

7.2% of adults in Saint-Côme hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.5% have completed high school. 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Côme?

The average commute in Saint-Côme is 36 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 94% of workers drive alone to work, and 16.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Côme?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Côme is 98.8% White, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino. 1.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 96.5% speak Spanish.

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