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Saint-Damase, QC

Quebec

Saint-Damase is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,447. Residents earn $82,000 per year, which is 9% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,447 Population 80/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income $48,240 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$655 Median Rent 8.6% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $655/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $82,000
9% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.2%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $655
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.6%
28% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.6%
47% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,447
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density80/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A
Median Income$82,000
Per Capita$48,240
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty6.6%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$655
Ownership77.6%
Housing Units1,025
Rent Burden8.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain42.3 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+21.7%
Graduate+1.8%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Saint-Damase a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Damase receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Saint-Damase offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Damase is $82,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Damase is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $655 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x 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

6.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Damase has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 259 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches, including 15.5 inches of snow.

Saint-Damase has a population of 2,447 with a density of 80 people per square mile, spread across 30.8 square miles. The median age is 44.4 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.4% female and 50.6% male. The city is predominantly White (98.4%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.6% of residents, while 97.6% speak Spanish.

Population

2,447
Total Population
2021 Census
80
People / sq mi
44.4yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
30.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Damase vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.6%
99% below US avg
Spanish 97.6%
628% above US avg
Other Languages 1.8%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Damase vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Damase is $82,000, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,240 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $928, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 76 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 18.1% of workers work from home.

Income: Saint-Damase vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,000
9% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,240
Avg Weekly Wage$928

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.6%
47% below US avg
Establishments (County)76

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.2 min
Drive Alone85.8%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home18.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Damase is $300,000, 6% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $655 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 77.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,025 total housing units in the city. 8.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$655
44% below US avg
Rent Burden8.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.6%
Owner-Occupied77.6%
Renter-Occupied22.0%
Housing Units1,025

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-Damase receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Damase 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-Damase has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 15.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.6°F
21% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area30.8 sq mi (79.6 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates45.5334°N, 72.9991°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 15.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

90 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 M5.3 126 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 122 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 109 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 121 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 109 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 147 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 32 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 93 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 120 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 60 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 69 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 78 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 92 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 55 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 138 km
Nov 6, 2012 Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada M3.7 125 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 89 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 147 km
Sep 12, 1995 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.7 112 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 128 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 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 2.6 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
July 69°F (20°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 3.6 in

Saint-Damase has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 12°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.4").

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6.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 82% below the national average of 33.7%. 21.7% have completed high school. 1.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 85.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.2%
82% below US avg
High School+21.7%
Graduate Degree+1.8%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density80/sq mi
Total Area30.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.2 min
Drive Alone85.8%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home18.1%

Schools in Saint-Damase

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CIDI-FM 99.1 Knowlton, QC community radio MP3 128 kbps
CJLM-FM "O 103.5" Joliette, QC adult contemporary, adulte contemporain MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Saint-Damase

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

Libraries in Saint-Damase

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothéque Archambault-Trépanier0.0
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-Damase

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Le Marché public de Saint-Hyacinthe
Marché Omni - Entreprise M. Brazeau inc.

Gas Stations in Saint-Damase

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crevier
Dépaneur chez Vic

Breweries in Saint-Damase

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

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Damase

4 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 — — —
Ski Montagne coupée 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Saint-Damase

36 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 Airport—Small Airport
Butler Island Airport—Small Airport
Crossroad Airport—Small Airport
Douglas Field—Small Airport
Drummondville Airport—Small Airport
Farnham Airport—Small Airport
Franklin County State Airport—Small Airport
Grant Airport—Small Airport
Greenwoods Airfield—Small Airport
Hawk's Nest Airport—Small Airport
Joliette Airport—Small Airport
L'Assomption Airport—Small Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) Airport—Small Airport
Louiseville Airport—Small Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette Airport—Small Airport
Mansonville Airport—Small Airport
Northern Lights Airport—Small Airport
Richelieu Airport—Small Airport
Richelieu/Messier Airport—Small Airport
Rougemont Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle Airport—Small Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)—Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe Aerodrome—Small Airport
Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie Aerodrome—Small Airport
Sorel Airport—Small Airport
St-Dominique Airport—Small Airport
St-Esprit Aerodrome—Small Airport
St-Mathias Airport—Small Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil Airport—Small Airport
St-Michel-de-Napierville Airport—Small Airport
ULM Québec Aerodrome—Small Airport
Valcourt Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Damase

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Saint-Damase

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Damase

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Damase

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Damase

What is the population of Saint-Damase?

Saint-Damase has a population of 2,447 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 30.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.4% female and 50.6% male.

Is Saint-Damase expensive to live in?

The median household income is $82,000, 9% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $300,000 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $655 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Damase safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Damase?

Saint-Damase has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.3 inches, with 15.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Damase?

Saint-Damase has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $928. There are 76 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 18.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Damase?

The median home value in Saint-Damase is $300,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $655. The homeownership rate is 77.6%.

How are the schools in Saint-Damase?

6.2% of adults in Saint-Damase hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.7% have completed high school. 1.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Damase?

The average commute in Saint-Damase is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 85.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 18.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Damase?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Damase is 98.4% White, 0.8% Black or African American. 0.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 97.6% speak Spanish.

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