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Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, QC

Quebec

Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,339. Residents earn $79,500 per year, which is 6% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,339 Population 72/sq mi density
$79,500 Median Income $46,000 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$715 Median Rent 13.3% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$79,500 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $715/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $79,500
6% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.3%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $715
39% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.5%
136% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.3%
33% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,339
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density72/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B+
Median Income$79,500
Per Capita$46,000
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty8.3%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$715
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,010
Rent Burden13.3%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation59 ft (18 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+24.8%
Graduate+3.5%

Community

Commute31 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu is $79,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. 8.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $715 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu has a population of 2,339 with a density of 72 people per square mile. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.4%), with 1.9% Hispanic.

Population

2,339
Total Population
2021 Census
72
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
32.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.9%
99% below US avg
Spanish96.4%
619% above US avg
Other Languages2.8%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu is $79,500, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$79,500
6% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.3%
33% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.6 min
Drive Alone79.7%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home19.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $715 (39% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$715
39% below US avg
Rent Burden13.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.2%
Renter-Occupied19.3%
Housing Units1,010

Property Tax

In Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, 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-Denis-sur-Richelieu 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

6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.3%
81% below US avg
High School+24.8%
Graduate Degree+3.5%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density72/sq mi
Total Area32.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.6 min
Drive Alone79.7%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home19.8%

Nearby Cities

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